Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-04-14 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2165 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 14, 2026 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 9:42 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Dani Cherian of Valley Church. Representative Story moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for the opportunity to seek you for help and support. I give you praise for this new day. I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. [Psalms 121:1-2 CSB] Lord Jesus, the mountains speak of your strength and power, I ask as we look to your mountains here in Alaska, to please help us to find refuge in your care. Please give us wisdom and peace that passes our understanding. I ask that you help guide every representative, their staff, and families as they make decisions for the people in our great state of Alaska. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2166 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Gray. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 84th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 13 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 35 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(L&C) am by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; and relating to occupational accident insurance." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. SB 167 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility of criminal offenders for certain benefits, including the permanent fund dividend; relating to a permanent fund dividend for an individual whose conviction has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed; and relating to the calculation of the value of the permanent fund dividend by including payment to individuals eligible for a permanent fund dividend because of a conviction that has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed." 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2167 was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 by Senators Rauscher, Claman, and Tilton, entitled: "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 252 SENATE BILL NO. 252 by Senator Claman, entitled: "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Division of Insurance 2025 Annual Report (as required by AS 21.06.110) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 379 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2168 HOUSE BILL NO. 379 "An Act relating to service areas; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Himschoot and Mears, Co- chairs with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Holland, Hall, Himschoot, Mears Do not pass (1): Prax No recommendation (2): G. Nelson, St. Clair The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 379 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Stanley Robinson By Senator Cronk Honoring - The Whisenhant Family By Senator Cronk In Memoriam - Benedict Jones Sr. By Senator Cronk In Memoriam - Valorie F. Walker By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam - Francisco "Frank" Mizal Javier By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2169 In Memoriam - Shawn David McVey By Senators Kawasaki, Wielechowski; Representative Eischeid In Memoriam - Noel Janice Murray By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Dr. Gary Laursen By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Carrick, Dibert RECONSIDERATION HB 263 Representative G. Nelson brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 263(FIN) am (page 2142). The following was before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Representative G. Nelson moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 263(FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering amendments not taken up April 10. There was objection. The question being: "Shall CSHB 263(FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering amendments not taken up April 10?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 263(FIN) am Third Reading Return to Second for Amendments Reconsideration YEAS: 19 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2170 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes And so, the motion failed. Representative Stapp moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 263(FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 53. There was objection. The question being: "Shall CSHB 263(FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 53?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 263(FIN) am Third Reading Return to Second for Amendment No. 53 Reconsideration YEAS: 19 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes Holland changed from "YEA" to "NAY" And so, the motion failed. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 263(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2171 CSHB 263(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 22 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance And so, CSHB 263(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Kopp moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 263(FIN) am Third Reading Effective Date Reconsideration YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Elam, Johnson, G.Nelson, Schwanke And so, the effective date clause was adopted. The House later rescinded previous action in passing CSHB 263(FIN) am. 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2172 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 25 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was held from the April 13 calendar (page 2160), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 25 "An Act relating to disposable food service ware; and providing for an effective date." HB 133 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was held from the April 13 calendar (page 2160), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: 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." THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 265 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 13 calendar (page 2160), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(FIN) am "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." Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and he was required to vote. 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2173 The question being: "Shall CSHB 265(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 265(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, McCabe, G.Nelson, Schwanke And so, CSHB 265(FIN) am 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. CSHB 265(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 19 The following was read the second time: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm. The Speaker stated that, without objection, SCR 19 would be held in second reading to the April 16 calendar. RESCIND HB 263 Representative Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that the House rescind previous action in passing the following on reconsideration (page 2171): 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2174 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Representative Fields objected and withdrew the objection. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 263(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 263(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 21 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance And so, CSHB 263(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Kopp moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 263(FIN) am Third Reading Effective Date Reconsideration YEAS: 37 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2175 Nays: Allard, G.Nelson, Schwanke And so, the effective date clause was adopted. CSHB 263(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 25 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2172), was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 25 "An Act relating to disposable food service ware; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 4DP 2AM 248 FN1: ZERO(DEC) 248 L&C RPT CS(L&C) NEW TITLE 4DP 2NR 475 FN1: ZERO(DEC) 475 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date." Representative Ruffridge objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 25(L&C) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Josephson: Page 3, line 8: Delete "January 1, 2026" Insert "January 1, 2027" 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2176 Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Ruffridge objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 25(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood Nays: Allard, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, St. Clair, Vance And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Costello: Page 1, line 1, following "to"(title amendment): Insert "paper straws," Page 1, line 1, following "ware": Insert "," Page 1, line 5, following "(a)": Insert "A restaurant may not provide a paper straw to a customer." Page 1, line 8, following "purchase": Insert "paper straws or" Page 2, line 31, following "TRANSITION:": Insert "PAPER STRAWS AND" Page 3, line 1, following "provide": Insert "paper straws or" 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2177 Page 3, line 2, following the third occurrence of "the": Insert "paper straws or" Page 3, line 4, following "use": Insert "paper straws or" Page 3, line 6, following the first occurrence of "the": Insert "paper straws or" Representative Costello moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to 12:30 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:32 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:48 p.m. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Story be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 25 The following was before the House in second reading with Amendment No. 2 (page 2176) moved and pending: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) am "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date." Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Vance: Page 1, line 2 of the amendment following "paper straws": Insert "containing perfluoroalkyl substance," 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2178 Representative Vance moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representatives Josephson and Bynum objected and withdrew the objections. Representative Allard objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 25(L&C) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 30 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Gray, Hannan, Himschoot, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Dibert, Frier, Galvin, Hall, Holland, Jimmie, Prax, Schrage Excused: Story And so, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Representative Tomaszewski moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and he was required to vote. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 25(L&C) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 as amended YEAS: 15 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Costello, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Mina, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Ruffridge, Saddler, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2179 Nays: Allard, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Moore, Prax, Schrage, Schwanke, Stutes Excused: Story And so, Amendment No. 2 as amended was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Schwanke: Page 2, line 4: Delete "(2) polystyrene foam coolers and ice chests intended for reuse;" Renumber accordingly. Representative Schwanke moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 25(L&C) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 28 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, D.Nelson, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Costello, Coulombe, Frier, Galvin, Jimmie, Moore, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Stapp Excused: Story Jimmie changed from "YEA" to "NAY" And so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2180 Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Ruffridge: Page 3, lines 4 - 8: Delete all material and insert: "(b) The state may not use or purchase polystyrene foam disposable food service ware. * Sec. 3. Section 2(b) of this Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c). * Sec. 4. Except as provided in sec. 3 of this Act, this Act takes effect July 1, 2031." Representative Ruffridge moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 25(L&C) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, St. Clair, Stapp, Underwood Nays: Allard, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Schwanke, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Vance Excused: Story And so, Amendment No. 4 was not adopted. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Coulombe: Page 2, line 3: Delete all material. Renumber the following paragraphs accordingly. 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2181 Representative Coulombe moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 25(L&C) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Schwanke, Stutes Excused: Story And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representative Coulombe: Page 3, line 8: Delete "2026" Insert "2028" Representative Coulombe moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 25(L&C) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2182 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Eischeid, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Schwanke, Stutes Excused: Story And so, Amendment No. 6 was not adopted. Amendment No. 7 was not offered. Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representative Elam: Page 1, lines 5 - 6: Delete "(d) - (f)" Insert "(d) - (g)" Page 2, following line 15: Insert a new subsection to read: "(g) A municipality may by ordinance allow a restaurant to provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware. This section does not apply to a restaurant in a municipality that allows a restaurant to provide prepared food in polystyrene foam disposable food service ware." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Representative Elam moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 8 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. Representative Stutes moved and asked unanimous consent to set an amendment deadline for CSHB 25(L&C) am of 2:30 p.m., today, to the Chief Clerk's Office. Objection was heard and withdrawn. 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2183 There being no further objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 25(L&C) am would be held in second reading to the April 16 calendar. The House adjourned. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 133 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2172), was not taken up this legislative day and will be on the April 16 calendar: 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." LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS The following citations were not taken up today and will be on the April 16 calendar: Honoring - Nome-Beltz 3A Boys Basketball Team, 2026 Alaska State Tournament By Representative Foster; Senator Olson Honoring - 2026 Team USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team By Senators Merrick, Cronk In Memoriam - Jacob Sebring By Representatives Underwood, Kopp; Senator Giessel In Memoriam - Earl Prentice Lackey By Representative Johnson; Senator Tilton 2026-04-14 House Journal Page 2184 In Memoriam - Robert "Troy" Gourley By Representatives Prax, Tomaszewski; Senator Myers ENGROSSMENT HB 263 CSHB 263(FIN) am was engrossed and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk. HB 265 CSHB 265(FIN) am was engrossed and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn (page 2183) until 9:30 a.m., April 16. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:14 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk