Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-04-24 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2269 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 24, 2026 Ninety-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:47 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative D. Nelson was absent, and his presence was noted later. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Coulombe be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Chris Elliott of Radiant Church. Representative Story moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, mighty and merciful! I come before you today with a deep gratitude - for this state, for this process, and most especially for the men and women who have said yes to the hard work of public service. You have never been distant from government. Your word reminds us that all authority is a precious gift from you, and that those who lead ultimately do so as your servants. That is a sobering and grounding truth for all to remember. The challenges before our great state are real. Give the members of this body wisdom that goes beyond their experience, discernment that goes beyond their data, and patience for the hard work ahead. 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2270 Guard this chamber from the destructive forces of pride, self- interest, and political posturing. When disagreements arise, and we understand that they will, let them be the kind of disagreements that sharpen rather than destroy, that seek truth rather than scoring political points. Where courage is required, may these men and women find it in abundance. I ask that you would strengthen them so that when they leave this session, they can rest confidently knowing they have done what is right, not just what is convenient. I ask for your hand of blessing on the work of this day. And I ask it humbly, knowing that without you, the best of human effort will still fall short. I ask these things in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen! The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Jimmie. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 93rd and 94th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Vance introduced River J. Covey, Guest Page, from Ninilchik. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated April 23 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 Education Committee: 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2271 Board of Education and Early Development Joy Cogburn-Smith – Kotzebue Appointed: 4/14/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services Committee: State Medical Board Alan Swenson – Anchorage Appointed: 4/14/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: Board of Marine Pilots Angel Holbrook – Ketchikan Appointed: 3/30/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2030 Colin Maynard – Anchorage Appointed: 3/30/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2030 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Big Game Commercial Services Board Rudy Martinez – Wasilla Appointed: 3/30/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources and Finance Committees: State Assessment Review Board Jana Weltzin – Anchorage Appointed: 3/30/2026 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Tracy Welch – Juneau Appointed: 4/21/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2030 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2272 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HJR 14 A message dated April 22 was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(TRA) Supporting the completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and the Northern Rail Extension; supporting the increase in defensive capabilities at Fort Greely, Alaska; encouraging a renewed commitment by the Alaska Railroad to a community- minded approach to future rail expansion; and encouraging the development of critical Arctic infrastructure. CSHJR 14(TRA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. A message dated April 22 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 20 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 by Senator Bjorkman: Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 21 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2273 "An Act establishing the Alaska Work and Save Program in the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 163 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 163(L&C) by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to inactive state accounts and funds; repealing the public access fund; repealing the Alaska temporary assistance program emergency account; repealing the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Annual Review of Assets FY 2025 (as required by AS 44.88.205) The following audit report was received from the Division of Legislative Audit, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, as required by AS 24.20.311: State of Alaska, Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Health & Social Services Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2274 Norman Walker as a member of the State Medical Board. The report was signed by Representative Mina, Chair; and Representatives Prax, Fields, Gray, Mears, Ruffridge, and Schwanke. The Labor & Commerce Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Daron Cooper as a member of the Marijuana Control Board. Lillian Okpaleke as a member of the Board of Pharmacy. Ivy Villani as a member of the Board of Social Work Examiners. The report was signed by Representatives Hall and Fields, Co-chairs; and Representatives Carrick, Coulombe, Frier, Saddler, and D. Nelson. HB 285 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 285 "An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Hall, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2275 Do pass (2): Frier, Hall No recommendation (5): Carrick, Coulombe, Saddler, D. Nelson, Fields The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 285(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health HB 285 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 292 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 292 "An Act relating to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 292(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; relating to medical assistance for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hall and Fields, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Carrick, Saddler, Frier, D. Nelson, Hall, Fields The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 292(L&C): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Health HB 292 was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2276 HB 314 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 314 "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 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 Schrage, Josephson, and Foster, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Galvin, Tomaszewski, Hannan, Stapp, Schrage, Foster No recommendation (2): Moore, Josephson Amend (1): Bynum The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation HB 314 was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2277 HB 316 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 316 "An Act adjusting for inflation the limit for damages for losses that may be awarded for a personal injury or wrongful death." The report was signed by Representatives Hall and Fields, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Frier, Carrick, Hall No recommendation (1): Fields Amend (2): Saddler, D. Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Alaska Judiciary System HB 316 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 335 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 335 "An Act relating to veterinarians and veterinarian technicians; establishing a pet and service animal disaster emergency plan; relating to the Alaska State Emergency Response Commission; and relating to local emergency planning committees." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(L&C) "An Act relating to veterinarians and veterinarian technicians; establishing an animal disaster emergency plan; relating to the Alaska State Emergency Response Commission; and relating to local emergency planning committees." 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2278 The report was signed by Representatives Hall and Fields, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Frier, Carrick Do not pass (1): Saddler No recommendation (2): Hall, Fields Amend (1): D. Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 335(L&C): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs HB 335 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 41 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to mental health education." The report was signed by Representatives Schrage, Josephson, and Foster, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Jimmie, Bynum, Galvin, Hannan, Moore, Stapp, Schrage, Josephson, Foster Do not pass (1): Allard No recommendation (1): Tomaszewski The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development 4. Zero, Dept. of Family & Community Services 5. Zero, Dept. of Health SB 41 was referred to the Rules Committee. 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2279 SB 63 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 63 am "An Act relating to the Local Boundary Commission; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Mears and Himschoot, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Holland, St. Clair, Hall, Mears No recommendation (2): Prax, Himschoot The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 63 am was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 167 The Judiciary Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) "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." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(JUD) (same title) 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2280 The report was signed by Representative Gray, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Mina, Eischeid, Gray No recommendation (3): Costello, Underwood, Vance The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 167(JUD): 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 167(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 181 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 181 "An Act relating to disclosure of information obtained by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to other state agencies." The report was signed by Representatives Hall and Fields, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Frier, Carrick, Hall, Fields No recommendation (1): Saddler The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development SB 181 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 211 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 211(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; extending the termination date of the 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2281 Board of Marital and Family Therapy; extending the termination date of the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; extending the termination date of the Real Estate Commission; extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; extending the termination date of the Board of Social Work Examiners; relating to reports on the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners and the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Hall, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Carrick, Coulombe, Saddler, D. Nelson, Fields, Hall The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development CSSB 211(L&C) was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 299 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 299 "An Act creating a veteran sentencing program; relating to release procedures; amending Rules 35 and 43, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Eischeid, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Saddler, Hall, Gray, Eischeid 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2282 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Alaska Judiciary System 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Law 3. Indeterminate, Alaska Judiciary System 4. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 299 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 384 The House Special Committee on Tribal Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 384 "An Act relating to the definition of 'victim counseling center' for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence." The report was signed by Representative Story, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Schwanke, Frier, Ruffridge, Underwood, Carrick, Story The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 384 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 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. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the first special order citation calendar. 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2283 Representative Josephson objected to the citation, In Memoriam - Karla Zander (Josephson), offered remarks and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Dante Reyes By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl In Memoriam - Karla Zander (Josephson) By Representative Josephson; Senators Wielechowski, Gray-Jackson Honoring - David DeVaughn By Representative Prax; Senators Cronk, Myers Honoring - Dr. Tess Caswell By Representatives Ruffridge, Elam; Senator Bjorkman Honoring - Layla Hayes By Representative Underwood Honoring - Kikkan Randall By Representatives Schrage, Eischeid, Fields Honoring - Jim Biela By Representatives Jimmie, Dibert; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Dolena Ayaksaq Fox By Representative Jimmie; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Kate Hall, 2026 Special Education Administrator of the Year By Representative Stapp Honoring - Alaska Air National Guard 168th Wing, 40th Anniversary By Representative Gray; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - Scott MacManus By Senator Cronk; Representative Schwanke 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2284 Honoring - Lantz Dahlke By Senator Cronk Honoring - Nicholas Jackson By Senator Cronk; Representative Schwanke Honoring - Alaska Youth Orchestras, 60th Anniversary By Senators Giessel, Kiehl; Representative Galvin Honoring - The Dedication of Ruby Airport as Harold Esmailka Airport By Senators Cronk, Olson; Representative Schwanke In Memoriam - Mike Gordon By Representatives Galvin, Hall; Senator Gray-Jackson In Memoriam - Karen Solem Grussendorf By Representative Himschoot; Senator Stedman In Memoriam - Nancy Harbour By Representatives Gray, Fields; Senator Tobin In Memoriam - Lily Ungwiluk Miller By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Pearl Rosebud Watson By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Michael "Mike" James Kingston By Senator Cronk; Representative Schwanke In Memoriam - First Chief Nick Alexia Sr. By Senator Cronk; Representative Schwanke In Memoriam - Bill Stevens By Senator Cronk; Representative Schwanke In Memoriam - Chief Warrant Officer Three Joseph Gilmore Riley By Senator Cronk; Representative Schwanke 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2285 Honoring - Robert "Rob" Woolsey By Representative Himschoot; Senator Stedman Honoring - Aaron Christian Peterson By Representatives Saddler, Allard; Senator Merrick Honoring - Pat Dougherty By Representatives Gray, Holland; Senator Giessel Honoring - The Uqautilu?a Iñupiatun Immersion Program By Representative Frier; Senator Olson Honoring - I?isagvik College, 30th Anniversary By Representatives Frier, Stapp; Senator Olson Honoring - Ivan Moore By Senators Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki; Representative Galvin Honoring - Maria and Christopher Crawford By Senator Tobin; Representative Fields Honoring - The City of Valdez, 125th Anniversary By Senators Rauscher, Kawasaki; Representative G. Nelson Honoring - Soldotna High School Lady Stars, 2025 ASAA State Wrestling Champions By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Ruffridge In Memoriam - Barbara Ann Rands Hames By Representative Himschoot; Senator Stedman In Memoriam - Lillian Kisautaq Nageak By Representative Frier In Memoriam - Matt Hammer By Representative Saddler In Memoriam - Ralph Franklin Langham Jr. By Senator Rauscher; Representative G. Nelson In Memoriam - Wendy Wagner By Senator Bjorkman 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2286 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 387 HOUSE BILL NO. 387 by the House Education Committee, entitled: "An Act establishing the Joint Legislative Alaska Native Languages Academic Task Force." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 96 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "An Act establishing the Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board; relating to payment for personal care services; and providing for an effective date." HB 214 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 214 "An Act relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments." HB 221 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 221 "An Act establishing June 21 as Alaska Arts and Culture Day; and providing for an effective date." 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2287 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 249 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 22 calendar (page 2260), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(L&C) "An Act relating to the transfer of a vehicle to an insurance company." SENATE RESOLUTIONS IN SECOND READING SCR 19 The following, which was held in second reading from the April 22 calendar (page 2262), was before the House: 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. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Josephson: Page 1, line 2, following "Storm" (title amendment): Insert "; and approving an amended financing plan" Page 1, line 16, following "disaster;": Insert "and WHEREAS, under AS 26.23.020(k)(1), the governor may expend more than $1,000,000 of state funds to cope with a disaster if, when the legislature is in session, the legislature approves a financing plan to cope with the incident or disaster; and WHEREAS, on April 20, 2026, the governor submitted a revised financing plan to the legislature, totaling $62,830,000 and detailing the estimated shared costs for the 2025 West Coast Storm (DR 4893) disaster as $25,130,000 in federal authority and $37,700,000 in state general funds; and WHEREAS the revised financing plan reflects an increase of $6,380,000 in federal authority and an increase of $17,200,000 in state disaster relief funds from the financing plan previously authorized for 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2288 the 2025 West Coast Storm (DR 4893) disaster; and WHEREAS the current balance of the disaster relief fund established in AS 26.23.300 is sufficient to meet the increases in the governor's revised financing plan for the 2025 West Coast Storm (DR 4893) disaster;" Page 2, line 6, following "2026": Insert "; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature approves the increases in the amended financing plan submitted by the governor on April 20, 2026, for the 2025 West Coast Storm (DR 4893) disaster" Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative St. Clair objected. Representative Saddler, citing Section 122 of Mason's Manual, rose to a point of order regarding impugning the motives of members of the body. The Speaker stated that the point was duly noted. Representative Allard rose to a point of order regarding confining remarks to the amendment. The Speaker stated that the point was well taken and cautioned the member to confine remarks to the amendment. **The presence of Representative D. Nelson was noted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 19 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 28 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2289 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, D.Nelson, Prax, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, G.Nelson, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Tomaszewski Excused: Coulombe And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the new title follows: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 am H Extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm; and approving an amended financing plan. Representative Stutes, citing Section 122 of Mason's Manual, rose to a point of order regarding impugning the motives of members of the body. The Speaker cautioned members to refrain from impugning the motives of others. Representative Stutes, citing Section 122 of Mason's Manual, rose to a point of order regarding impugning the motives of members of the body. The Speaker stated that the point was well taken. Representative Ruffridge objected and requested the point of order be withdrawn. Representative Stutes withdrew the point of order. The question being: "Shall SCR 19 am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 19 am H Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 28 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2290 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, Prax, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Tomaszewski Excused: Coulombe And so, SCR 19 am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 96 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2286), would be held to the April 27 calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "An Act establishing the Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board; relating to payment for personal care services; and providing for an effective date." HB 214 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2286), would be held to the April 27 calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 214 "An Act relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments." HB 221 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2286), would be held to the April 27 calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 221 "An Act establishing June 21 as Alaska Arts and Culture Day; and providing for an effective date." 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2291 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 249 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2287), would be held to the April 27 calendar: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(L&C) "An Act relating to the transfer of a vehicle to an insurance company." 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 Jimmie – from 6:00 p.m., May 4 to 9:00 a.m., May 6 Representative Underwood – from midnight, June 1 to 11:50 p.m., June 13 Representative Galvin – from 11:30 a.m., May 29 to 9:00 p.m., June 1 Representative Saddler – from 4:00 a.m., May 24 to 9:00 a.m., May 27 HJR 14 The following memorandum dated April 24 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(TRA) Supporting the completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and the Northern Rail Extension; supporting the increase in defensive capabilities at Fort Greely, Alaska; encouraging a renewed commitment by the Alaska Railroad to a community- minded approach to future rail expansion; and encouraging the development of critical Arctic infrastructure. 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2292 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHJR 14(TRA), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 9, following "alternatives": Insert "to"" HJR 28 Representative Underwood added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Calling on the United States Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. HB 221 Representative Galvin added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 221 "An Act establishing June 21 as Alaska Arts and Culture Day; and providing for an effective date." HB 229 Representative Eischeid added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 229 "An Act exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date." HB 307 Representative Eischeid added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 307 "An Act relating to court-ordered compensatory visitation with a child; and providing for an effective date." HB 350 Representative Hall added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 350 "An Act establishing an income tax on certain entities in the state; and providing for an effective date." 2026-04-24 House Journal Page 2293 SB 187 Representative Frier added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(EDC) "An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT SCR 19 SCR 19 am H 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., April 27. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:14 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk