Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2026-04-29 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2321 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 29, 2026 One Hundredth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:39 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Antone Ferrell of Calvary Fellowship 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 the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. Let us pray: Almighty God, to govern a state as vast and magnificent as Alaska requires many hands, a multitude of voices, and shared devotion to the common good. First we lift up the Governor and the administration, praying for clear vision, steadfast courage, and wisdom in the executive duties. We pray for the Senate, that they may navigate the complex deliberations with steady hands and sincere hearts. And here in the House, we recognize the heavy lifting of governance so often happens behind committee doors. For the members wrestling with energy, resources, and fisheries, grant them clarity as they steward our wild and working lands. For those sitting through deep emotional testimony in the 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2322 health, education, and veterans affairs, guard their spirits, keep their empathy alive, and root their decisions in true compassion. And for those poring over ledgers in finance, charting our transportation, or navigating the fine print of judiciary rules, give them a fresh burst of focus when the coffee goes cold and the binders grow heavy and the hours get late. Lord, today we also lift up the vital unseen hands that make this entire capitol function. We pray for the aides managing the daily chaos, the pages running the messages, and the security personnel keeping these halls safe. We ask a special blessing upon the clerks, the cleaners, the caterers. Grant strength to those dedicated professionals, protectors, and providers. Let them know that their tireless, behind the scenes work is the very heartbeat of this building. As every person in this capitol labors for Alaska, remind them of the fundamental purpose that brought them here. In your wonderful name we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Josephson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 98th and 99th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letters dated April 27 and 28 were read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and art. III, secs. 25 and 26, 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 House Special Committee on Fisheries: 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2323 Board of Fisheries Paul Cyr – Ketchikan Appointed: 7/1/2026 Term Expires: 7/1/2029 Blair Hickson – Wasilla Appointed: 7/1/2026 Term Expires: 7/1/2029 Mike Wood – Talkeetna Appointed: 7/1/2023 Term Expires: 7/1/2026 Reappointed: 7/1/2026 Term Expires: 7/1/2029 The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services Committee: State Medical Board Hannah Mielke – Big Lake Appointed: 4/28/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2029 Robert Skala – Eagle River Appointed: 4/27/2026 Term Expires: 3/1/2028 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Board of Game Jacob Fletcher – Talkeetna Appointed: 6/30/2020 Term Expired: 7/1/2023 Reappointed: 7/1/2023 Term Expires: 7/1/2026 Reappointed: 7/1/2026 Term Expires: 7/1/2029 Stanley Hoffman, Jr.– Bethel Appointed: 11/13/2008 Term Expired: 7/1/2011 Reappointed: 7/1/2011 Term Expired: 7/1/2014 Reappointed: 7/1/2017 Term Expired: 6/30/2020 Reappointed: 6/30/2020 Term Expired: 7/1/2023 Reappointed: 7/1/2023 Term Expires: 7/1/2026 Reappointed: 7/1/2026 Term Expires: 7/1/2029 David Lorring – Fairbanks Appointed: 7/1/2023 Term Expires: 7/1/2026 Reappointed: 7/1/2026 Term Expires: 7/1/2029 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2324 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 78 A message dated April 28 was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and 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." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) am S "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." (technical title change) CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 78 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Stutes rose to a point of order regarding confining debate to the motion before the house. The Speaker cautioned members to confine their remarks to the motion before the House. Representative Allard, citing Sections 92.2 and 94 of Mason's Manual, rose to a point of order regarding interrupting a member speaking and holding the floor. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2325 The Speaker stated that debate could proceed and reminded the members to confine their remarks to the motion before the House. Representative McCabe, citing Section 96 of Mason's Manual, rose to a point of order. The Speaker ruled the point out of order. Representative McCabe appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question being: "Shall the ruling of the Chair be sustained?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S Sustain Ruling of the Chair Concur YEAS: 19 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, 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 Absent: Gray, Jimmie And so, the ruling of the Chair was sustained. Representative Johnson rose to a point of order regarding impugning the motives of members of the body. The Speaker stated that the point was out of order. Representative Saddler, citing Section 101.1 of Mason's Manual, rose to a point of order regarding confining remarks to the motion before the body. The Speaker stated the point was well taken. Representative Johnson rose to points of order regarding debate. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2326 The Speaker directed the members to continue in order. Representative Kopp moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S Concur 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, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S. 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: SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S Effective Date Concur 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 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2327 And so, lacking the required 27 votes, the effective date clause was not adopted, and the new title follows: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 78(FIN) am S(efd fld H) "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and 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." (technical title change) The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S(efd fld H) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease until 3:00 p.m.; and so, the House stood at ease at 12:57 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 3:19 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Public Safety Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 2025 Annual Report (as required by AS 18.66.050) Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board 2025 Report (as required by AS 19.65.180) 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2328 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 77 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 77 "An Act making the theft of mail or an article within mail theft in the second degree." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Schrage, Josephson, and Foster, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (11): Jimmie, Galvin, Tomaszewski, Hannan, Allard, Stapp, Moore, Bynum, Schrage, Josephson, Foster The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 77(FIN): 6. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration 7. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration 8. Zero, Dept. of Law 9. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 10. Zero, Alaska Judiciary System HB 77 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 302 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 302 "An Act relating to travel insurance." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 302(L&C) "An Act relating to travel insurance; and providing for an effective date." 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2329 The report was signed by Representatives Eischeid and Carrick, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): McCabe, St. Clair, Mina, Stutes, Eischeid, Carrick The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 302(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 302 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 384 The Judiciary Committee 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 Gray, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Costello, Mina, Eischeid, Vance, Gray The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 384 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 272 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2330 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(HSS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Mina, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gray, Fields, Mina No recommendation (3): Prax, Schwanke, Ruffridge The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 272(HSS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health SB 272 was referred to the Rules 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. Representative Stapp objected. The question being: "Shall the citations on the first special order citation calendar be taken up as a Special Order of Business?" The roll was taken with the following result: Special Citation Calendar Special Order of Business YEAS: 24 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Underwood Nays: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Vance 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2331 And so, the motion failed. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Eric Elliot By Representative Fields; Senator Tobin Honoring - Theresa Quiner By Representative Jimmie Honoring - James E. Cockrell By Representatives Jimmie, Frier, Ruffridge Honoring - Linda Janes By Representative Holland Honoring - Andy Holleman By Representatives Holland, Frier, Galvin Honoring - Dr. Jennifer "Jen" Schmidt By Representative Holland Honoring - Chris Rose By Representatives Holland, Mears Honoring - Paxson Woelber By Representatives Holland, Fields; Senator Giessel Honoring - Jaime Bricker By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl Honoring - Kristin Garot By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl Honoring - Kaakal.aat Florence Marks Sheakley By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2332 Honoring - Miley "Amisiimaq" Kakaruk By Representatives Dibert, Frier, Jimmie Honoring - Reverend Doctor Anna Marie Frank By Representative Dibert; Senators Cronk, Kawasaki Honoring - Heather Johnson, Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals 2026 Principal of the Year By Representatives Dibert, Stapp; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage & Idaho State University Doctor of Pharmacy Program, 10th Anniversary By Representatives Mina, Ruffridge; Senator Giessel Honoring - The 2026 House Floor Staff By Representatives Stutes, Hall Honoring - South Anchorage High School Wolverines Hockey Team By Representative Holland Honoring - Resurrection Lutheran Church, 100th Anniversary By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl Honoring - Fairbanks Golden Heart Rotary Club, 20th Anniversary By Representatives Dibert, Carrick; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - Alaska Nanooks Women's Volleyball Team By Representatives Dibert, Carrick; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board By Representatives Dibert, Carrick; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center, 25th Anniversary By Representatives Dibert, Carrick; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, 65th Anniversary By Representatives Dibert, Carrick; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - Obeidi's Fine Art Gallery Alaska Art & Frame, 50th Anniversary By Representative Galvin; Senator Gray-Jackson 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2333 Honoring - Arctic Office Products, 80th Anniversary By Representatives Galvin, Dibert; Senator Gray-Jackson Honoring - Elsie Vent By Senator Cronk; Representative Schwanke Honoring - Joy Barrows-Thompson By Senator Merrick Honoring - Christina Koch By Senators Dunbar, Tobin; Representative Frier Honoring - Chugiak High School Mustangs Girls Cross Country Team By Senator Merrick Honoring - Team USA's Women's Olympic Hockey Team By Senator Merrick Honoring - Eagle River High School Baseball Team By Senator Merrick Honoring - Senate Floor Staff of 2026 By Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Elstun Lauesen By Representatives Galvin, Gray; Senator Gray-Jackson In Memoriam - Joseph "Joe" William Brost By Representative Underwood In Memoriam - Carl S. Benson By Representatives Dibert, Carrick; Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Sandra "Sandie" Lynn Taylor By Senator Cronk In Memoriam - Christian Gordon Anderson By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Frier 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2334 In Memoriam - Edgar Husted By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Stapp In Memoriam - Alden Roy "Shorty" Wilbur By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Stapp, Dibert In Memoriam - Judith Karen and Andrew Jay Kleinfeld By Senators Kawasaki, Myers; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Neville Abbott Jacobs By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Pamela Jean Burlingame By Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Robert "Rob" Booth Boswell By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Prax, Dibert In Memoriam - Mary Shields By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam - Gwendolyn "Gwen" Marie Blackburn By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Hannah J. Solomon By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam - Robert Charles Kinnard Jr. By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam - Ronald Johnson By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Kenneth "Ken" Assyd By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam - Hannah Nina "Babe" Adams By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2335 In Memoriam - Judy Diana Romans By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Stapp, Dibert In Memoriam - Linden Staciokas By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Stapp, Dibert CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 217 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 217 "An Act regulating autonomous vehicles; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) 4DP 2NR 1951 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 1951 CRA RPT CS(CRA) 6DP 1AM 2191 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2191 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. 217(CRA) (same title) Representative Johnson objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 217(CRA) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Ruffridge: Page 1, line 1, following "Act" (title amendment): Insert "relating to commercial motor vehicle licensing examinations;" 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2336 Page 1, following line 2: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 28.33.100 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (j) If an applicant does not successfully complete any portion of a driving test required under this section, the department may only require the applicant to retake the failed or incomplete portions of the test." Page 1, line 3: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Ruffridge moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Stapp objected. Representative Stapp placed a call of the House until adjournment. The call was satisfied. Representative Stapp withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 217(CRA) am "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle licensing examinations; regulating autonomous vehicles; and providing for an effective date." Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 217(CRA) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 217(CRA) am will advance to third reading on the April 30 calendar. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2337 HB 244 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to certified nurse aide training; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page HSS RPT 5DP 2049 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2049 L&C RPT 6DP 2214 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2214 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 244 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 244 will advance to third reading on the April 30 calendar. HB 314 The following was read the second time: 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 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2338 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." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 6DP 2NR 1AM 2276 FN1: (CED) 2276 FN2: ZERO(DEC) 2276 Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and he was required to vote. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Bynum: Page 2, line 24: Delete "four" Insert "five" Page 2, lines 27 - 28: Delete "[,] two land surveyors; (3) [" Insert "one [, TWO] land surveyor; (3) [SURVEYORS" Page 3, line 7: Delete "four" Insert "five" Page 3, line 9: Delete "two land surveyors" Insert "one land surveyor" Page 19, line 31, through page 20, line 9: Delete all material and insert: "(b) Notwithstanding AS 08.48.010(b), as amended by sec. 3 of this Act, each engineer member of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors appointed under 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2339 AS 08.48.011(b), as that subsection read on the day before the effective date of sec. 3 of this Act, who is serving on the day before the effective date of sec. 3 of this Act may continue to serve the remainder of the term for which the member was appointed. Each engineer member continuing to serve under this subsection shall be replaced with a person who meets the qualifications of AS 08.48.011(b), as amended by sec. 3 of this Act, when the member's term expires. (c) The land surveyor member appointed under AS 08.48.011(b), as that subsection read on the day before the effective date of sec. 3 of this Act, whose term expires latest may continue to serve the remainder of the term for which the member was appointed." Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Stapp objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Bynum: Page 20, line 15: Delete "March 31" Insert "May 31" Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Allard objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 314 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 314 am will advance to third reading on the April 30 calendar. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2340 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 40 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act establishing the period between September 15 and October 15 of each year as Hispanic Heritage Month." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 4DP 1DNP 1070 FN1: ZERO(GOV/COMBINED) 1070 The Rules Committee submitted the following fiscal note(s): 2. Zero, Office of the Governor/Combined Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 40 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. SB 40 will advance to third reading on the April 30 calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 214 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 27 calendar (page 2310), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) "An Act relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments." The question being: "Shall CSHB 214(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2341 CSHB 214(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, 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, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance And so, CSHB 214(STA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 44 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Supporting the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. with the: Journal Page RES RPT 7DP 2NR 1948 FN1: ZERO(H.RES) 1948 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 44 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 44 was read the third time. Representative Stapp moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and he was required to vote. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2342 The Speaker stated that many members may have a conflict and ruled that all members were required to vote. The question being: "Shall HJR 44 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 44 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, 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, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance And so, HJR 44 passed the House. Representative Stapp gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HJR 44, and reconsideration was taken up later. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Moore – from noon, May 1 to 7:00 a.m., May 4 HJR 28 Representative Elam added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Calling on the United States Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. HB 40 Representative Galvin added as a cosponsor to: 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2343 HOUSE BILL NO. 40 "An Act relating to school athletics, recreation, athletic teams, and sports." HB 214 Representative McCabe added as a cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) "An Act relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments." HB 244 Representatives Frier and Tomaszewski added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to certified nurse aide training; and providing for an effective date." HB 314 Representative Galvin added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 314 am "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." 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2344 HB 316 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: 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." HB 316 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 40 Representative Josephson added as a cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act establishing the period between September 15 and October 15 of each year as Hispanic Heritage Month." SB 63 Representative St. Clair added as a cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 63 am "An Act relating to the Local Boundary Commission; and providing for an effective date." SB 185 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(L&C) "An Act relating to the business of insurance; relating to exceptions to prohibited rebates; relating to the powers of the director of the division of insurance; relating to prohibited practices in the advertisement of insurance; and providing for an effective date." CSSB 185(L&C) was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 192 Representative Holland added as a cross sponsor to: 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2345 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(CRA) "An Act relating to evacuation designation levels; and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act." RECONSIDERATION HJR 44 Representative Stapp moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of HJR 44 (page 2342) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was before the House in third reading: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Supporting the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HJR 44 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 44 Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, 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, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance And so, HJR 44 passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2346 ENGROSSMENT HB 78 SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S(efd fld H) was engrossed and referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 214 CSHB 214(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 44 HJR 44 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 33 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:55 p.m., April 28: HOUSE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meeting today was changed: Labor & Commerce Committee CHANGED TO: 5 min. after adjournment Representative Stapp lifted the call. 2026-04-29 House Journal Page 2347 ADJOURNMENT Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 30. Representative Stapp objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, the House adjourned at 4:38 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk