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2026-05-15 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2603 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 15, 2026 One Hundred Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 11:15 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Schrage was absent, and his presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative McCabe. 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 beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, We thank you for this day and for the opportunity to gather in service to our state and its people. We are grateful for the freedoms we have in this nation and the responsibilities, and privileges this body has in serving our constituents. As we enter these final days of session, I pray that you would grant us stamina, wisdom, and discernment to make decisions that are just, thoughtful, and honoring to you. Give us patience in times of disagreement and clarity as we consider some of the difficult matters before us. We lift up everyone in this building during this busy season, 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2604 and all those in our state. Be especially near to those who are sick, struggling, or carrying heavy burdens. Bring them healing, strength, peace, and comfort. Bless the work before us today. May our words and actions reflect your grace and bring glory to your name. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Saddler. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 115th legislative day and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 20 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 195 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 195 "An Act relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating to reciprocity for pharmacists; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(FIN) "An Act changing the term 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate'; relating to physician associates; relating to collaborative practice agreements for pharmacists; relating to the prescription of opioid overdose drugs; relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating to reciprocity for pharmacists; amending the definition of 'practitioner'; 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): Jimmie, Galvin, Hannan, Bynum, Schrage, Foster 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2605 No recommendation (2): Moore, Josephson Amend (3): Tomaszewski, Allard, Stapp The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 195(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 195 is on today's calendar. HB 301 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 301 "An Act relating to and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression." The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Holland, Himschoot, Story, Carrick Do not pass (3): Vance, McCabe, St. Clair The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HB 301 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 371 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 371 "An Act requiring a group supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot proposition in a state or local election to maintain an address in the state; amending campaign contribution disclosure requirements; requiring the disclosure of certain persons who coordinate and aggregate individual campaign contributions; 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2606 limiting contributions to groups or nongroup entities that make only independent expenditures; requiring certain groups and nongroup entities to register with the Alaska Public Offices Commission as majority-nonresident-funded entities; requiring certain disclosures in communications funded by independent expenditures; relating to disbursement of campaign assets after an election; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Vance, McCabe, St. Clair No recommendation (1): Himschoot Amend (3): Holland, Story, Carrick The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 371 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 111 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(L&C) am "An Act relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of consumer products that use digital electronics to operate; adding an unlawful act to the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hall and Fields, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2607 Do pass (2): Frier, Fields No recommendation (2): Carrick, Hall Amend (3): Coulombe, Saddler, D. Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 111(L&C): 2. Zero, Dept. of Law CSSB 111(L&C) am was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 164 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 164(L&C) "An Act eliminating deductions for the remittance of the motor fuel tax, tobacco taxes, and tire fees; relating to discounts on cigarette stamps; 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 (5): Galvin, Hannan, Schrage, Josephson, Foster No recommendation (4): Tomaszewski, Stapp, Bynum, Moore The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 164(L&C) was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 170 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to gaming; relating to gaming activities on Alaska marine highway system vessels; relating to bingo; relating to pull-tabs and electronic pull-tab systems; relating to the powers 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2608 of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; relating to the Alaska marine highway system fund; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(L&C) "An Act relating to gaming; relating to bingo; relating to pull-tabs and electronic pull-tab systems; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 22 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Hall, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Frier, Fields, Hall No recommendation (1): Coulombe Amend (2): Saddler, D. Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 170(L&C): 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 170(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 178 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) "An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children; relating to optional services under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Mina, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Ruffridge, Mears, Prax, Fields, Gray, Mina 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2609 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Health 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Health CSSB 178(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 282 The State Affairs Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 282(STA) "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 282(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Vance, McCabe, Himschoot, Holland, Story, Carrick Amend (1): St. Clair The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 282(STA): 1. Fiscal, Legislative Agency CSSB 282(STA) was referred to the Rules Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 170 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to gaming; relating to gaming activities on Alaska marine highway system vessels; relating to bingo; relating 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2610 to pull-tabs and electronic pull-tab systems; relating to the powers of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; relating to the Alaska marine highway system fund; and providing for an effective date." CSSB 170(FIN) was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance 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. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Senator Gary Lee Stevens By Representative Stutes; Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Rauscher Honoring - Senator Lyman Hoffman By Representative Edgmon; Senators Stedman, Olson Honoring - Wayne Barnum By Senator Dunbar; Representatives Gray, Mina Honoring - Josephine "Josie" Stiles By Senator Olson; Representative Foster Honoring - The Fireweed Foundation By Senators Dunbar, Wielechowski; Representative Fields Honoring - Lathrop High School, 2025-2026 Academic Decathlon Team By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Prax In Memoriam - James "Jim" H. Barker By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Carrick 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2611 In Memoriam - Lillian Rae Hruska By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert In Memoriam - Billy "Bill" Bob Capers By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears Honoring - Dan White By Representative Carrick; Senators Myers, Tobin Honoring - Pat Pitney By Representative Carrick; Senators Myers, Kiehl Honoring - Denali Industrial Supply, 40th Anniversary By Representative Carrick Honoring - Lemongrass Thai Cuisine, 30th Anniversary By Representatives Carrick, Stapp; Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Michele Stalder By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Carrick In Memoriam - Patrick John "PJ" Gesin By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam - Lynn Stewart Basham By Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Colleen Wilson By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Eischeid Honoring - Kristy Tibbles By Representatives Schwanke, Tomaszewski; Senator Cronk Honoring - Food Bank of Alaska Thanksgiving Blessing By Senator Wielechowski, Representatives Hall, Mina In Memoriam - Betty Jean Maynard By Representative Moore 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2612 In Memoriam - Ralph James Hulbert By Representative Johnson In Memoriam - Larry Dale Evans By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears Honoring - Liz Clark By Senators Kiehl, Wielechowski, Giessel Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, 2025-2026 Battle of the Books Team By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, 2026 Cheer Team By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story In Memoriam - Dr. carolyn V. Brown By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 21 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 by the House Judiciary Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 237, relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration for driver's license data verification purposes. was read the first time. HCR 22 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 170, 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2613 relating to gaming; relating to gaming activities on Alaska marine highway system vessels; relating to bingo; relating to pull-tabs and electronic pull-tab systems; relating to the powers of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and relating to the Alaska marine highway system fund. was read the first time. **The presence of Representative Schrage was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 195 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 195 "An Act relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating to reciprocity for pharmacists; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page HSS RPT 6DP 1NR 986 FN1: (CED) 986 L&C RPT CS(L&C) NEW TITLE 3DP 1NR 2AM 1639 FN2: (CED) 1639 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NEW TITLE 6DP 2NR 3AM 2604 FN2: (CED) 2604 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. 195(FIN) "An Act changing the term 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate'; relating to physician associates; relating to collaborative practice agreements for pharmacists; relating to the prescription of opioid overdose drugs; relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2614 to reciprocity for pharmacists; amending the definition of 'practitioner'; and providing for an effective date." Representative Johnson objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 195(FIN) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Allard: Page 14, line 29, following "law": Insert "; (3) does not include the prescription or administration of a selective progesterone receptor modulator or another abortion-inducing drug" Page 15, following line 2: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 37. AS 08.80 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 08.80.385. Abortion-inducing drugs. A pharmacist may not dispense a selective progesterone receptor modulator or another abortion-inducing drug to a patient." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 44, line 21: Delete "56, 60, 73, and 76" Insert "57, 61, 74, and 77" Page 44, line 24: Delete "32 - 36, 38, 39, 45, and 84" Insert "32 - 37, 39, 40, 46, and 85" Representative Allard moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Mina objected. Representative Ruffridge moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and he was required to vote. 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2615 Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent to table Amendment No. 1. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be tabled?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 195(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1/Table YEAS: 23 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Costello, Elam, Galvin, Jimmie, Johnson, Kopp, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance And so, Amendment No. 1 was tabled. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 195(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 195(FIN) was read the third time. Representative Ruffridge 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 CSHB 195(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 195(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2616 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, St. Clair, Story, Stutes, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Costello, Johnson, McCabe, G.Nelson, Schwanke, Stapp, Tomaszewski And so, CSHB 195(FIN) 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. Representative G. Nelson gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 195(FIN). SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 230 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT HCS(RES) NEW TITLE 8DP 2393 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 2393 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(RES) "An Act relating to state refuges and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 16 – title change resolution) 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2617 Representative Johnson objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, HCS SB 230(RES) was adopted. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 230(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SB 230(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS SB 230(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 230(RES) 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, HCS SB 230(RES) 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. HCS SB 230(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 16 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2618 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 230, relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 16 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 16 Second Reading Final Passage Special Order of Business 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, HCR 16 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 237 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 237(JUD) "An Act relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration for driver's license data verification purposes; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 4DP 3NR 2414 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2414 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2619 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Elam: Page 2, line 6: Delete "shall" Insert "may" Page 2, line 10, following "verification.": Insert "An entity that receives information under this subsection shall use the information only for driver's license data verification purposes and may not disclose, retain, sell, or use the information for any other purpose. The entity shall maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of the information." Representative Elam moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was not offered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative St. Clair: Page 1, lines 1 - 2 (title amendment): Delete "for driver's license data verification purposes" Page 2, line 2, following "only": Insert "to confirm the information of an individual who has voluntarily provided the individual's state driver's license or identification card" Page 2, lines 6 - 12: Delete all material and insert: "(g) The department shall, upon request, furnish information maintained by the department under this section to (1) a nonprofit organization or governmental or tribal entity approved by the United States Social Security Administration to facilitate driver's license data verification; in this paragraph, "nonprofit organization" means an organization 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2620 that qualifies for exemption from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or (4) (Internal Revenue Code); (2) an entity participating in the Transportation Security Administration's Registered Traveler Programs; information provided under this paragraph shall be used for lawful purposes and is not limited to use within a program if the entity receives the information in order to facilitate driver's license or identification card data verification and the individual has voluntarily provided their driver's license or identification card." Representative St. Clair moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Gray objected. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSSB 237(JUD) am H would be held in second reading with Amendment No. 3 pending to the May 16 calendar. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 143 The following, which was not taken up on the May 14 calendar (page 2597), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 143(CRA) am H "An Act relating to ethics and budget training for school board members; relating to the terms of office of municipal school board members; relating to the size of the city council in second class cities; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSB 143(CRA) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 143(CRA) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2621 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, CSSB 143(CRA) am H 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. CSSB 143(CRA) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 19 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 143, relating to the terms of office of municipal school board members; and relating to the size of the city council in second class cities. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 19 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 19 Second Reading Final Passage Special Order of Business YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2622 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, HCR 19 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 187 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 14 calendar (page 2597), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(EDC) "An Act prohibiting certain food additives in public school meals; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSB 187(EDC) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 187(EDC) 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, CSSB 187(EDC) 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. 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2623 CSSB 187(EDC) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 214 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 14 calendar (page 2595), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(FIN) am H "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 214(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 214(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 16 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, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Bynum changed from "NAY" to "YEA" And so, HCS CSSB 214(FIN) am H passed the House. 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: HCS CSSB 214(FIN) am H Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2624 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, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Johnson gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 214(FIN) am H. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 17 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was not taken up on the May 14 calendar (page 2598), would be held to the May 16 calendar: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the state's regional educational attendance areas; and celebrating the enduring contributions of the state's regional educational attendance areas to public education, local leadership, and community life in rural areas of the state. SJR 20 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was not taken up on the May 14 calendar (page 2598), would be held to the May 16 calendar: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 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 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2625 delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 301 Representatives Mears and Eischeid added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 301 "An Act relating to and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression." SB 178 Representative Foster, Co-Chair, citing Uniform Rule 48(d), moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be discharged from the Finance Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) "An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children; relating to optional services under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, CSSB 178(FIN) was removed from the Finance Committee and referred to the Rules Committee. SB 187 Representatives Galvin and Schrage added as cross sponsors 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 HCR 16 HCR 16 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2026-05-15 House Journal Page 2626 HCR 19 HCR 19 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 143 CSSB 143(CRA) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 230 HCS SB 230(RES) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of May 11. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m. Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 30 min. after adjournment ADJOURNMENT Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., May 16. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:39 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk