Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2025-05-09 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1061 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 9, 2025 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:44 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Nelson had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Allard be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Student Rabbi Jennifer Moses of Congregation Sukkat Shalom. 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 for the religious beliefs of each person here, I offer this prayer: Blessed are you, God of our ancestors. May it be your will to grant this House of Representatives, elected by and for the benefit of the people of this great state of Alaska, wisdom in all its work. God has fashioned all of us with understanding and knowledge. May this House bring those qualities to bear on its deliberations. God brings justice and compassion to all the earth. May this House also bring justice and compassion to its work. Blessed are the lawmakers. Let us say, Amen. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1062 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 107th and 108th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Elam introduced Hosanna Henderson, Guest Page, from Nikiski. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR The following Governor's letter dated May 7 was received: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority granted to me by Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am submitting this message to the Legislature concerning the fiscal future of the State of Alaska. Several tax proposals have been introduced during this legislative session. While I too share the concern about how we will fund government in the future, a "tax-and-spend" approach will not yield a sustainable, long-term fiscal solution. As I have consistently stated since my first term, a truly durable fiscal plan must include revenues, but it also requires clear guardrails: spending limits, statutory and regulatory reviews, and policies that make Alaska the most competitive state in the nation for investment and new business growth. Equally important is the need to evaluate all current state spending and government functions - not only for efficiency, but for their relevance and long-term impact. Any serious effort to stabilize Alaska's fiscal future must also focus on diversifying our economy and creating new industries, which in turn broadens the economic base for potential revenue. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1063 As such, I cannot support standalone tax measures. I am issuing this message to reaffirm my long-standing position as Governor: the Legislature and the Executive Branch must establish a joint team to develop a comprehensive, sustainable long-term fiscal plan that ensures stability and fosters economic growth. We have an opportunity, post-session, to form this team and begin identifying, researching, and drafting legislation around the core components of such a fiscal plan to underpin Alaska's future. By transmittal of this message, I am formally requesting legislative leadership join me in convening a joint team to begin this process. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 53 A message dated May 7 was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) CSHB 53(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) is under Unfinished Business. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1064 HB 55 A message dated May 7 was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 55(FIN) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 55(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. A message dated May 7 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 83 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(HSS) by the Senate Health and Social Services Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to health care insurance; relating to insurance reimbursement for health care services provided through telehealth; relating to telehealth; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of secs. 9 and 10, ch. 38, SLA 2022; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Labor & Commerce Committees. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Law Monetary Terms of Agreement Between the State and the Alaska Public Employees Association representing the Confidential Employees Association (as required by AS 23.40.215 and AO 356) 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1065 Dept. of Law Monetary Terms of Agreement Between the State and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (as required by AS 23.40.215 and AO 356) The Speaker referred the monetary terms to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 73 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 73 "An Act relating to complex care residential homes; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 73(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Foster, Josephson, and Schrage, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Bynum, Johnson, Hannan, Allard, Stapp, Galvin, Jimmie, Foster, Schrage No recommendation (1): Tomaszewski Amend (1): Josephson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 73(FIN): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 3. Zero, Dept. of Health 4. Indeterminate, Dept. of Family & Community Services HB 73 was referred to the Rules Committee. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1066 HB 78 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 78 "An Act relating to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Foster, Josephson, and Schrage, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Hannan, Galvin, Jimmie, Foster, Josephson, Schrage Do not pass (3): Johnson, Allard, Tomaszewski Amend (2): Bynum, Stapp The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 78(FIN): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration/Various Depts HB 78 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 123 The Finance Committee considered: 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1067 HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to vehicle rental taxes; relating to the issuance of subpoenas related to tax records; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Foster, Josephson, and Schrage, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Bynum, Johnson, Hannan, Allard, Stapp, Jimmie, Foster No recommendation (2): Tomaszewski, Josephson Amend (2): Galvin, Schrage The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 123(FIN): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue HB 123 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 136 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 136 "An Act relating to use of railroad easements." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 136(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Eischeid and Carrick, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): McCabe, Moore, Stutes 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1068 No recommendation (1): Mina Amend (3): Tilton, Eischeid, Carrick The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 136(TRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 136 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 170 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 170 "An Act relating to a failure to report a violent crime." The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): McCabe, Moore, Holland, Himschoot, Story, Carrick Amend (1): Vance The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Corrections 2. Zero, Dept. of Law 3. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 170 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 178 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 178 "An Act relating to medical debt and consumer credit reporting agencies; relating to discriminatory practices based on the medical debt of a person; and providing for an effective date." 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1069 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 178(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Hall, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Burke, Carrick, Fields, Hall Do not pass (2): Saddler, Coulombe No recommendation (1): Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 178(L&C): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HB 178 was referred to the Finance Committee. SCR 4 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month; and designating May 4 - 10, 2025, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. The report was signed by Representative Mina, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Prax, Fields, Gray, Mears, Ruffridge, Schwanke, Mina The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency SCR 4 was referred to the Rules Committee. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1070 SB 40 The State Affairs Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act establishing the period between September 15 and October 15 of each year as Hispanic Heritage Month." The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): McCabe, Moore, Himschoot, Carrick Do not pass (1): Vance The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor/Combined SB 40 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 54 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) "An Act relating to registered interior designers and interior design; relating to project costs for the construction, enlargement, or improvement of airports; extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; relating to the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; establishing requirements for the practice of registered interior design; relating to the practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and registered interior design; relating to the scope of the certification requirements for architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and registered interior designers; relating to immunity for design professionals; relating to the cost of construction for recreation centers; relating to liens for labor or materials furnished; relating to the procurement of landscape architectural and interior design 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1071 services; relating to the cost of construction of safe water and hygienic sewage disposal facilities in villages; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Hall, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Burke, Carrick, Fields, Hall No recommendation (2): Coulombe, Nelson Amend (1): Saddler The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development CSSSSB 54(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 80 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 80(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; extending the termination date of the Board of Massage Therapists; extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission on Aging; extending the termination date of the Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Foster and Josephson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Bynum, Johnson, Hannan, Galvin, Jimmie, Foster, Josephson No recommendation (2): Stapp, Tomaszewski Amend (1): Allard 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1072 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Health CSSB 80(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 183 The Rules Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act relating to hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Stutes, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Edgmon, Kopp, Schrage, Stutes No recommendation (1): Vance Amend (2): Costello, Tilton The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Office of the Governor 2. Zero, Legislative Agency SB 183 is on today's calendar. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citations on the first special order citation calendar be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1073 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the first special order citation calendar. Representative Fields objected and moved and asked unanimous consent to divide the question to consider separately the citation Honoring - Suzanne Downing. There was objection. The question being: "Shall the question be divided?" The roll was taken with the following result: Divide the Question Approve Citations on the Calendar YEAS: 20 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Burke, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Mears, Moore, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, Stapp, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Excused: Allard, Nelson And so, the citations were divided. Representative Fields moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation Honoring - Suzanne Downing be tabled. There was objection. The question being: "Shall the citation Honoring - Suzanne Downing be tabled?" The roll was taken with the following result: Table Citation Honoring - Suzanne Downing YEAS: 21 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Burke, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Ruffridge, Schrage, Stapp, Stutes 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1074 Nays: Bynum, Costello, Elam, Himschoot, Holland, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, Prax, Rauscher, Saddler, Schwanke, Story, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Excused: Allard, Nelson Elam changed from "YEA" to "NAY" And so, the citation was tabled. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the remaining citations be approved. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Ileen Sylvester By Representative Costello Honoring - David Hagen By Representatives Gray, Kopp; Senator Giessel Honoring - John and Debbie Fullenwider By Representative Allard Honoring - Sagen Maddalena By Representatives Allard, Stapp; Senator Myers Honoring - Tessa Hulls By Representatives Tomaszewski, Gray; Senator Kiehl Honoring - Riverboat Discovery, 75th Anniversary By Representatives Tomaszewski, Schwanke; Senator Cronk Honoring - Bernie's Pharmacy, 45th Anniversary By Representatives Costello, Ruffridge Honoring - Scott Davis By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Ruffridge Honoring - Explore Fairbanks By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Carrick 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1075 Honoring - KINY Radio, 90th Anniversary By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring - The League of Women Voters, 75th Anniversary By Senator Gray-Jackson; Representatives Galvin, Eischeid Honoring - Tanana Middle School, 50th Anniversary By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Stapp In Memoriam - Thomas Edward "Ed" Asbury By Representatives Allard, Saddler In Memoriam - Jadee Brent Moncur By Representative Allard In Memoriam - Dan "The Legend" Fagan By Representatives Allard, Tilton; Senator Hughes In Memoriam - Elizabeth "Liz" Auer By Representatives Eischeid, Mears; Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Mary Nordale By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam - Roberta Highland By Senator Stevens In Memoriam - John Clay "Jack" Tragis By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - James "Jim" Allan Arness By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Elam In Memoriam - John Castle Morris Sr. By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story In Memoriam - Nathan Carstens By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Ruffridge 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1076 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 183 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act relating to hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RLS RPT 4DP 1NR 2AM 1072 FN1: INDETERMINATE(GOV) 1072 FN2: ZERO(LEG) 1072 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 183 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. SB 183 will advance to third reading on the May 10 calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 194 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 7 calendar (page 1045), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 194 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HB 194 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1077 HB 194 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Burke, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Excused: Allard, Nelson And so, HB 194 passed the House. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 194 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 6 The following was read the second time: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) NEW TITLE 7DP 1037 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 1037 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6(MLV) Commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1078 There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHCR 6(MLV) will be held in second reading to the May 10 calendar. THIRD READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 12 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 7 calendar (page 1050), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(TRA) Urging the United States Congress and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to address outages of National Data Buoy Center stations. The question being: "Shall CSSJR 12(TRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 12(TRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Burke, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Excused: Allard, Nelson And so, CSSJR 12(TRA) passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 53 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1063) on the following: 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1079 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 12:30 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:57 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:40 p.m. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 53 CSHB 53(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) and SCS CSHB 53(FIN) am S were before the House in concurrence. Representative Stutes rose to a point of order regarding confining debate to the bill before the body. The Speaker reminded the members to confine their remarks to the bill before the body. Representative Saddler rose to a point of order regarding referring to the other body by name. 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1080 The Speaker reminded the members to refrain from referring to the other body by name. Representative Kopp moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment and recommended that the members vote no. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 53(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 11 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Johnson, McCabe, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, Stapp, Tomaszewski Nays: Burke, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, Rauscher, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Tilton, Underwood, Vance Excused: Allard, Nelson And so, the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate and respectfully requested it to recede. HB 55 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1064) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(FIN) am S (same title) 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1081 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment and recommended that the members vote no. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 55(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 13 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, Moore, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Vance Nays: Burke, Carrick, Costello, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Tilton, Underwood Excused: Allard, Nelson Moore changed from "NAY" to "YEA" Rauscher changed from "NAY" to "YEA" Underwood changed from "YEA" to "NAY" And so, the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate and respectfully requested it to recede. 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 Rauscher – from 6:00 p.m., May 9 to 11:00 a.m., May 12 Representative Mears – from 6:00 a.m., May 15 to 9:30 a.m., May 16 (amended from page 1051) 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1082 HCR 6 Representatives Schrage, Josephson, Bynum, McCabe, Fields, Gray, Hannan, Rauscher, and Tilton added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6(MLV) Commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. HJR 10 Representative Hall added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund and to appropriations from the Alaska permanent fund. HJR 19 Representative Kopp added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to voter qualification. HB 39 Representatives Tomaszewski, Jimmie, and Costello added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 39 "An Act relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing." HB 125 Representative Allard added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to membership of the Board of Fisheries." HB 193 Representative Carrick added as a cosponsor to: 2025-05-09 House Journal Page 1083 HOUSE BILL NO. 193 "An Act establishing a paid parental leave program; relating to unemployment benefits; relating to the collection of child support obligations; and relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development." HB 202 Representative Tomaszewski added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 202 "An Act designating giant cabbage as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 194 HB 194 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 5 min. after adjournment Resources Committee CHANGED TO: 20 min. after adjournment ADJOURNMENT Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 10. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:16 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk