Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-03-10 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-03-10 House Journal Page 1809 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 10, 2026 Fiftieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:45 a.m. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease to allow members of the Senate to enter the House Chamber. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 10:55 a.m. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Edgmon turned the gavel over to President Stevens who called the joint session to order at 11:00 a.m. The purpose of the joint session was to hear an address by the Honorable Nick Begich, U.S. Representative. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2026-03-10 House Journal Page 1810 President Stevens appointed Representative Coulombe and Senator Myers to escort the Representative to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Representative's entrance into the House Chamber. Representative Begich was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens and Speaker Edgmon. Representative Begich delivered his address, and it is published in House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 16. A question and answer period followed the conclusion of the Representative's speech. Representative Begich received a standing ovation. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Stevens adjourned the joint session at 12:21 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:23 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 235 Representative Hannan added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 235 "An Act relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; relating to thermal remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination; and providing for an effective date." 2026-03-10 House Journal Page 1811 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., March 11. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:23 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk