Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2025-02-10 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0141 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 10, 2025 Twenty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:36 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representative Schrage had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Rauscher was absent and later excused (page 151). Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Dibert be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Dr. Charles Ensminger of ?unéix_ Hídi Northern Light United Church. Representative Story moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With respect to the religious beliefs of all those gathered here this day, I invite you to be in a time of prayer and reflection: Creator God, as we gather in this place and in this time, we gather in your grace. I pray this day for those gathered here to do the work of the state and that you will provide paths of wisdom for them to follow. I pray that you will embolden a desire for the embracing of sincerity, a confidence in and for the truth, and that your call for justice will be sought by all who have answered the call to serve this great state. 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0142 I pray that this body will face the difficulties with fortitude, their duties with fidelity, and in all things gratitude for the opportunity to serve. As such, I pray for these gathered here, but not just in this room; I pray for the staff, the pages, and all in this building. Watch over them, enliven their work, and uphold them in your mercy. I pray for the state of Alaska, for our Nation, and for our world. Hear our prayers, almighty God, for this we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Coulombe. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 14th through 20th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated February 4 was read stating that, in accordance with AS 44.64.010, the Governor submits the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Judiciary Committee: Chief Administrative Law Judge Joan Wilson – Anchorage Appointed: 7/25/2024 Expires: 7/25/2029 A resume for the appointment is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A letter dated February 4 was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and art. III, secs. 26 and 27, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Community & Regional Affairs and Resources Committees: 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0143 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Steven Devries – Anchorage Appointed: 10/2/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 Mark Johnston – Anchorage Appointed: 11/5/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 John Springsteen – Anchorage Appointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2030 The Speaker referred the following to the Education Committee: Board of Education and Early Development Kimberly Bergey – Palmer Appointed: 7/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2029 Kathryn McCollum – Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2030 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Heidi Barnes – Wasilla Appointed: 1/31/2025 Expires: 3/1/2027 Kimberly Bergey – Palmer Appointed: 6/25/2021 Expired: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 8/15/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries: Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Mary Swain – King Salmon Appointed: 1/7/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Rick Green – Anchorage Appointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0144 The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services Committee: State Medical Board Brent Taylor – Palmer Appointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 The Speaker referred the following to the Judiciary Committee: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Jedediah Cox – Wasilla Appointed: 3/19/2019 Expired: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 Donald Handeland – Eagle River Appointed: 8/15/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 State Commission for Human Rights Dorene Lorenz – Juneau Appointed: 9/19/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 Jessie Ruffridge – Soldotna Appointed: 8/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2030 Commission on Judicial Conduct Bill Satterberg – Fairbanks Appointed: 1/31/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 State Board of Parole Leitoni Tupou – Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2020 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2030 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Robert Urata – Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expired: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 6/20/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0145 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Rachel Hanks – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Donovan Neal – Juneau Appointed: 9/19/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Doug Moore – Talkeetna Appointed: 5/20/2021 Expired: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Edward Leonetti – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Willie Canady – Anchorage Appointed: 1/23/2016 Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Expired: 3/1/2020 Reappointed: 6/20/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Jennifer Lombardo – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Jessica Pestrikoff – Anchorage Appointed: 7/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Shannon Thompson – Anchorage Appointed: 10/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0146 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Timothy Kanady – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Board of Dental Examiners Christina Hansen – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Kenley Michaud – Anchorage Appointed: 5/25/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Tyler Andrews – Anchorage Appointed: 6/9/2008 Expired: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Expired: 3/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2012 Expired: 3/1/2015 Reappointed: 3/1/2015 Expired: 3/1/2018 Reappointed: 3/1/2018 Expired: 3/1/2021 Reappointed: 3/1/2021 Expired: 3/1/2024 Reappointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 Emily Hall – Anchorage Appointed: 5/12/2023 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 Jennifer Yuhas – Fairbanks Appointed: 5/12/2023 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 Marijuana Control Board Brück Clift – Palmer Appointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Shawnmarie Carpenter – Anchorage Appointed: 8/8/2023 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0147 Board of Massage Therapists Michelle Steiner – Kodiak Appointed: 1/31/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Lori Lindsay – Soldotna Appointed: 1/31/2025 Expires: 3/1/2027 Darcy Lucey – Wasilla Appointed: 6/22/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Holly Steiner – Palmer Appointed: 7/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Board of Nursing Marianne Murray – Chugiak Appointed: 8/15/2024 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Cheryl Payne – Wasilla Appointed: 7/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Isaac Diboue – Anchorage Appointed: 6/20/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Zachery Schasteen – Dutch Harbor Appointed: 6/20/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Ryan Sharratt – Kodiak Appointed: 9/11/2023 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Board of Examiners in Optometry Ethan Arndt – Anchorage Appointed: 6/22/2023 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Sheryl Lentfer – Anchorage Appointed: 7/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0148 Charles Rudstrom – Soldotna Appointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2026 Board of Pharmacy Dylan Sanders – Anchorage Appointed: 10/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Victoria Daugherty – Douglas Appointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Jonathan Gates – Kenai Appointed: 6/20/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Valerie Phelps – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2011 Expired: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Expired: 3/1/2017 Reappointed: 8/3/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Board of Professional Counselors Mary Elkins – Anchorage Appointed: 6/20/2024 Expires: 3/1/2026 Crystal Herring – Anchorage Appointed: 9/19/2024 Expires: 3/1/2026 Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners Lorin Bradbury – Bethel Appointed: 8/8/2023 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Real Estate Commission Jimi Cash – Fairbanks Appointed: 7/25/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 Traci Heaton – Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0149 Elizabeth Schok – Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Susan Wilcox – Soldotna Appointed: 1/31/2025 Expires: 3/1/2027 Board of Veterinary Examiners Robert Gerlach – Chugiak Appointed: 12/5/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Sarah Johnson – Chugiak Appointed: 9/19/2024 Expires: 3/1/2027 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Bradley Austin – Auke Bay Appointed: 10/1/2010 Expired: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Expired: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Expired: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 Randy Beltz – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2019 Expired: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 Mike Dennis – Wasilla Appointed: 1/20/2021 Expired: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 Sara Faulkner – Homer Appointed: 3/1/2019 Expired: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0150 Sarah LeFebvre – North Pole Appointed: 3/1/2009 Expired: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Expired: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2013 Expired: 3/1/2016 Reappointed: 3/1/2016 Expired: 3/1/2019 Reappointed: 3/1/2019 Expired: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2028 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Big Game Commercial Services Board Aaron Bloomquist – Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Martin Boniek – Glenallen Appointed: 3/1/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Keegan McCarthy – Douglas Appointed: 1/31/2025 Expires: 3/1/2027 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Jessie Chmielowski – Anchorage Appointed: 3/7/2019 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2031 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources and Finance Committees: State Assessment Review Board Samuel Laffey – Anchorage Appointed: 10/25/2024 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: Alaska Public Offices Commission Walt Monegan – Eagle River Appointed: 6/5/2024 Expires: 3/1/2029 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0151 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees: Alaska Police Standards Council Daniel Carothers – Douglas Appointed: 3/1/2023 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Timothy Collins – Kodiak Appointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 David Ross – Kenai Appointed: 8/9/2021 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 The Speaker referred the following to the Transportation Committee: Board of Marine Pilots James Cunningham – Homer Appointed: 5/22/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025 Reappointed: 3/1/2025 Expires: 3/1/2029 Don Habeger – Juneau Appointed: 5/22/2024 Expires: 3/1/2028 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated January 29 and accompanying letter dated February 7, were received regarding transportation disruptions for the Parks and Richardson Highways, and the Alaska Railroad corridor. The letter and declaration were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. * * * * * Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Rauscher be excused from a call of the House from today until 1:00 p.m. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0152 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated February 3 was read stating the Senate ratified the following public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: H. Conner Thomas Carl Symons White Linda G. Cox, alternate HJR 4 A message dated February 7 was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RLS) Urging the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of the Interior, the United States Board on Geographic Names, and the members of the state's delegation in Congress to maintain Denali as the official name for the tallest mountain in North America. CSHJR 4(RLS) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. A message dated February 7 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 87 SENATE BILL NO. 87 by the Senate Rules Committee, entitled: "An Act disapproving the recommendations of the State Officers Compensation Commission; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Alaska Court System 2024 Travel and Compensation Report January 29, 2025 (as required by AS 22.20.037) 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0153 Dept. of Education & Early Development Annual Report on School Performance Alaska's Public Schools: A Report Card to the Public February 5, 2025 https://education.alaska.gov/compass/report-card (as required by AS 14.03.120) Dept. of Education & Early Development State Board of Education and Early Development Annual Report January 2025 (as required by AS 14.07.168) Dept. of Education & Early Development State Board of Education and Early Development Correspondence School Reporting January 2025 (as required by Chapter No. 47, SLA 2024) Dept. of Education & Early Development Reported Incidents of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying Resulting in Suspension or Expulsion School Years 2007-2024 (as required by AS 14.33.210) Dept. of Environmental Conservation Alaska Drinking Water and Clean Water Funds Annual Loan Fund Report Fiscal Year 2024 (as required by AS 37.05.035 and AS 46.03.032) Dept. of Health FY 2025 Operating Grants (as required by AS 18.25.110) Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Annual Report 2024 FY 2024 Trust Grant Investments Report (as required by AS 44.25.270) 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0154 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 6 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Urging the United States Congress to safeguard the Universal Service Fund to ensure continued funding for essential programs that support critical broadband and telecommunication infrastructure and services for low-income rural residents of the state. The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Hall, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Carrick, Fields, Hall No recommendation (2): Coulombe, Saddler Amend (1): Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Labor & Commerce Committee HJR 6 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 48 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 48 "An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund." The report was signed by Representative Gray, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Mina, Eischeid, Kopp, Gray No recommendation (2): Costello, Underwood 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0155 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Alaska Judiciary System 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 48 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 57 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 57 "An Act relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hall and Fields, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Carrick, Saddler, Coulombe, Hall, Fields No recommendation (1): Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 57(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 57 was referred to the Education Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and taken up as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Katherine "Katie" Yarrow By Representatives Carrick, Dibert; Senator Kawasaki 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0156 The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Linda Jo Klapperich By Representative Johnson; Senator Hughes Honoring - Chris Graeber By Representatives Tilton, McCabe Honoring - North Pole High School, Girls Flag Football Champions By Representative Prax; Senator Myers Honoring - Julie E. Kitka By Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Dane Ferguson By Representatives Tilton, Saddler In Memoriam - Terry Dean Fouts By Representatives Tilton, McCabe SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Katherine "Katie" Yarrow, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. Representative Stapp objected to the citation, Honoring - Katherine "Katie" Yarrow, offered remarks, and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Katherine "Katie" Yarrow By Representatives Carrick, Dibert; Senator Kawasaki 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0157 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 82 HOUSE BILL NO. 82 by Representatives Stapp, Moore, and Bynum, entitled: "An Act designating a state dinosaur; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 83 HOUSE BILL NO. 83 by Representatives Stapp, Elam, Costello, Tomaszewski, Allard, Bynum, Vance, Rauscher, Tilton, McCabe, Underwood, Johnson, Schwanke, Saddler, and Coulombe, entitled: "An Act disapproving the recommendations of the State Officers Compensation Commission; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. HB 84 HOUSE BILL NO. 84 by Representatives Stapp and Coulombe, entitled: "An Act relating to the State Officers Compensation Commission; and relating to policies of the Alaska Legislative Council regarding allowances and reimbursement for moving expenses." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 85 HOUSE BILL NO. 85 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0158 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 3 follows: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to supplemental appropriations for the State’s operating and capital expenses for fiscal year 2025. This appropriation bill includes the addition of $22.5 million in unrestricted general funds, $163.5 million in other state funds, $290.5 million in federal funds, and a reduction of $16.8 million in designated general funds. The items in this supplemental appropriation bill are necessary for continued operations for the current fiscal year. I look forward to working with the Legislature on the timely passage and implementation of the supplemental items in this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 86 HOUSE BILL NO. 86 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to unauthorized publication and use of communications; and relating to eavesdropping." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0159 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 3 follows: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill requiring all parties to a conversation to consent to the recording of that conversation. Alaska’s Constitution explicitly recognizes privacy as a fundamental right. Under current law, only one party to a conversation must consent to be monitored or recorded, allowing any participant to record without the others’ knowledge. This bill requires the knowledge and consent of all parties, thereby protecting individuals’ right to privacy. Current law provides several exceptions to the consent requirement and this bill preserves all of them. It also includes updated language, consistent with relevant caselaw, to ensure that law enforcement can continue criminal investigations using tools already available to them, such as body-worn cameras and audio recorders. Alaska has long been a staunch protector of individual privacy rights. The surreptitious recording of conversations is an unacceptable intrusion of privacy. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 87 HOUSE BILL NO. 87 by Representatives Hall and Hannan, entitled: "An Act establishing the month of March as Women's History Month." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0160 HB 88 HOUSE BILL NO. 88 by Representative Eischeid, entitled: "An Act relating to tuition waivers for spouses and dependents of certain peace officers, firefighters, and members of the armed services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 89 HOUSE BILL NO. 89 by Representative Josephson, entitled: "An Act relating to gun violence protective orders; relating to the crime of violating a protective order; relating to a central registry for protective orders; relating to the powers of district judges and magistrates; amending Rules 4 and 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 90 HOUSE BILL NO. 90 by Representative Eischeid, entitled: "An Act establishing a financial literacy education program for public schools; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 91 HOUSE BILL NO. 91 by Representative Carrick, entitled: "An Act relating to the lawful operation of retail marijuana stores; relating to marijuana cultivation; relating to the registration of marijuana establishments; relating to marijuana taxes; relating to the duties of the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date." 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0161 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 92 HOUSE BILL NO. 92 by Representative Gray, entitled: "An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 93 HOUSE BILL NO. 93 by Representatives Himschoot and Hannan, entitled: "An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Hall – from 7:30 p.m., February 14 to 1:30 p.m., February 16 Representative Saddler – from 7:00 p.m., February 14 to 10:00 p.m., February 18 Representative Himschoot – from 11:45 a.m., February 21 to 9:00 p.m., February 23 2025-02-10 House Journal Page 0162 Representative Kopp – from 7:00 p.m., February 14 to 10:00 p.m., February 16 HJR 8 Representatives Kopp, Bynum, Mina, and Elam added as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Encouraging the United States Congress to award the Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War the Congressional Gold Medal. HB 43 Representative Holland added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 43 "An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to the crime of unlawful interference with voting; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., February 12. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:53 a.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk