Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-01-30 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1525 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 30, 2026 Eleventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:39 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Jimmie 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 Nancy Campbell of White Fields 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 for the religious beliefs of each person here, I offer this prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I humbly approach your throne, offering praise to you, the only wise God. To you be glory and honor both now and forever. I invoke your presence here in this meeting of the House. May they accomplish the work set before them this day. Give them courage when needed to address the difficult issues in a timely manner, casting all their cares upon you, for you care for them. Matthew 11:28 says, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1526 May the Lord give you rest and may his peace that passes all understanding be upon you. May he bless your comings and goings and cause his face to shine upon you. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kopp. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 9th and 10th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Division of Community and Regional Affairs Local Boundary Commission 2025 Annual Report to the Legislature (as required by AS 44.33.812) Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Alaska Minerals Commission Annual Report January 2026 (as required by AS 44.33.431) Dept. of Health Dept. of Corrections Recidivism Reduction Joint Annual Report FY 2025 (as required by AS 47.38.100) Dept. of Public Safety 2025 Annual Drug Report (as required by AS 18.65.085) 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1527 Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities Alaska Marine Highway System Annual Financial Report FY 2025 (as required by AS 19.65.070) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 24 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to aggravating factors considered at sentencing." The report was signed by Representative Gray, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Eischeid, Kopp, Mina, Gray No recommendation (2): Underwood, Costello The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Zero, Dept. of Law 4. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 24 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 81 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 81 "An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) (same title) 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1528 The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): McCabe, Holland, St. Clair, Himschoot, Story, Carrick No recommendation (1): Vance The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 81(STA): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Public Safety HB 81 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 133 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 133 "An Act establishing a 30-day deadline for the payment of contracts under the State Procurement Code; establishing deadlines for the payment of grants, contracts, and reimbursement agreements to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Alaska Native organizations; relating to payment of grants to named recipients that are not municipalities; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(STA) "An Act establishing a 30-day deadline for the payment of contracts under the State Procurement Code; establishing deadlines for the payment of grants, contracts, and reimbursement agreements to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Alaska Native organizations; relating to technology upgrades at the Department of Health; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Holland, Himschoot, Carrick 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1529 Do not pass (2): McCabe, St. Clair No recommendation (1): Vance Amend (1): Story The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 133(STA): 14. Zero, Dept. of Administration 15. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 16. Zero, Dept. of Family & Community Services 17. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game 18. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 19. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 20. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 21. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 22. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 23. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development 24. Zero, Dept. of Law 25. Fiscal, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs 26. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources 27. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 28. Fiscal, Dept. of Health HB 133 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and taken up as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Pete McEnaney By Senator Merrick The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Steve Ribuffo By Senators Gray-Jackson, Claman 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1530 Honoring - Major Anthony April By Senators Gray-Jackson, Wielechowski; Representative Kopp Honoring - The 2026 Alaska Business Hall of Fame Laureates By Senator Claman SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Pete McEnaney, 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. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Pete McEnaney By Senator Merrick CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 93 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the January 28 calendar (page 1517), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HB 93 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 93 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1531 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, Prax, Saddler, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Ruffridge, Schwanke, St. Clair, Tomaszewski Excused: Jimmie And so, HB 93 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 93 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Tanana Invitational Wrestling Tournament, 50th Anniversary By Representatives Tomaszewski, Stapp; Senator Myers UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 24 Representative Mina added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to aggravating factors considered at sentencing." HB 81 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 81 "An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; and providing for an effective date." 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1532 HB 81 is in the Judiciary Committee with further referral to the Finance Committee. HB 93 Representative Bynum added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act changing the residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing privileges; and providing for an effective date." HB 145 Representative Prax added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 145 "An Act authorizing mobile sports wagering; relating to the regulation of mobile sports wagering; imposing a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue; relating to criminal history record checks for licensure to operate mobile sports wagering; and providing for an effective date." HB 161 Representative Bynum added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 161 "An Act relating to minimum paid sick leave requirements; and providing for an effective date." HB 176 Representative Allard added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." HB 202 Representative Underwood added as a cosponsor to: 2026-01-30 House Journal Page 1533 HOUSE BILL NO. 202 "An Act designating giant cabbage as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date." SB 6 Representative Story added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(EDC) "An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders." ENGROSSMENT HB 93 HB 93 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. ADJOURNMENT Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., February 2. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:28 a.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk