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2026-05-19 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2889 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 19, 2026 One Hundred Twentieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:03 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Ruffridge was absent, and his presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Brodie Anderson, Staff of Representative Foster. 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: Our Heavenly Father, as our leaders gather in the last days of this session and take up the mantle of leadership, bless them with: The Humility and Patience of Moses as he led, you are leading your people to the promise land. Remaining your humble servant through the trails and tribulation of the wilderness. The Courage of Joshua as he took the Israelites across the River Jordan. His leadership was anchored in bold courage and a firm commitment to you stating: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. The Wisdom of Solomon when as a young king he sought the moral clarity to govern justly and distinguish between right and wrong rather than riches and wealth. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2890 The Repentance of David known a as a man after God's own heart, David's character is defined not by a lack of mistakes, but by his deep remorse, repentance, and continuous pursuit of your guidance. The Zeal of Paul - once an adversary of Christians, he found commune with you and his character shone through in his tireless work ethic, church planting, and ability to remain steadfast through physical hardships and imprisonment. But, most importantly, let your Son bless and guide us, reminding of us all of his personal sacrifice he gave for us all, and the promise of a resurrection. That when we finally say, It is Finished, our job is done we can look all up take joy that our spirits will be renewed. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Moore. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 119th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 78 The following letter was dated May 18 and received 10:39 p.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15 of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: 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 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2891 an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system." I share the Legislature’s goal of strengthening recruitment and retention for Alaska’s public workforce. However, House Bill 78 contains unresolved legal, tax, administrative, and fiscal issues that create uncertainty for the State, employers, employees, and the retirement systems themselves. Most importantly, House Bill 78 would return long-term investment, actuarial, and unfunded liability risk to the State and participating employers. Pension obligations extend for decades, and the full cost of this bill may not be apparent until years after its enactment. If the Legislature intends to increase the State’s long-term spending obligations, it must also be prepared to support the long-term revenue needed to pay for them. That requires a serious commitment to natural resource development, private-sector growth, and a stronger economic foundation for Alaska’s future. Any return to a defined benefit system must be legally sound, fiscally responsible, administrable, fully compliant with federal tax law, and supported by a durable plan to pay for it. House Bill 78 does not meet that standard. For these reasons, I have vetoed this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated May 19 was received was read stating the Senate accepts the House invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the Governor's veto. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2892 HCR 23 A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 29, relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board. HCR 23 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HCR 26 A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 208, relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses. HCR 26 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 25 A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 25(L&C) am with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 25(L&C) am is under Unfinished Business. HB 79 A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2893 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(RES) "An Act renaming the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska as the Vic Fischer Institute of Social and Economic Research; and naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park." (SCR 30 – title change resolution) HB 79 is under Unfinished Business. HB 214 A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) "An Act relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(STA) am S "An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments; relating to insurance coverage for transportation of persons for hire; and relating to occupational accident insurance." CSHB 214(STA) is under Unfinished Business. SB 29 A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) "An Act establishing an executive administrator position for the 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2894 Board of Dental Examiners; and relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board." (HCR 23 - title change resolution) SB 208 A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) "An Act relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; and providing for an effective date." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) am H "An Act relating to industrial hemp; relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; designating the O-S Cross cabbage, commonly known as 'giant green cabbage,' as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 26 - title change resolution) A message dated May 18 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 by the Senate Resources Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 79, naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park. was read the first time. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2895 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES SJR 25 The State Affairs Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(L&C) Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement; and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico. and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Carrick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): St. Clair, Himschoot, Story Amend (2): Holland, Carrick The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSJR 25(STA): 1. Zero, Legislative Agency CSSJR 25(L&C) 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. 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: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2896 Honoring - Dr. Cary Keller By Senators Kawasaki, Cronk; Representative Dibert Honoring - Janice "Jan" Wrentmore By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story In Memoriam - Robert "Bob" Busey By Senators Kawasaki, Claman; Representative Costello In Memoriam - Senan Brandon O'Mahony By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Carrick INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 29 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 by the House Rules Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 239, relating to the registration and titling of legally imported motor vehicles. was read the first time. **The presence of Representative Ruffridge was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 146 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2882), was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to the regional educational attendance area and small municipal school district fund; relating to Mt. Edgecumbe High School; and relating to teacher housing." 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2897 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) NEW TITLE 7DP 1991 FN2: (EED) 1991 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. 146(FIN) "An Act relating to the regional educational attendance area and small municipal school district fund; and relating to Mt. Edgecumbe High School." (HCR 13 – title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 146(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SB 146(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS SB 146(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 146(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, 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 Absent: Hall 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2898 And so, HCS SB 146(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 13 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 146, relating to the regional educational attendance area and small municipal school district fund; relating to Mt. Edgecumbe High School; and relating to teacher housing. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 13 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 13 Second Reading Final Passage Special Order of Business YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, 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 Absent: Hall And so, HCR 13 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 167 The following is in the Finance Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 167(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility of criminal offenders for certain 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2899 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." SB 174 The following is in the Finance Committee: SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; and providing for an effective date." SB 211 The following was read the second time: 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 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." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 6DP 2280 FN2: (CED) 2280 FIN RPT 4DP 3NR 1AM 2694 FN2: (CED) 2694 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Bynum: Page 1, line 1, following "Act" (title amendment): Insert "extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors;" 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2900 Page 1, following line 9: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 08.03.010(c)(3) is amended to read: (3) State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AS 08.48.011) - June 30, 2033 [2025];" Page 1, line 10: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Prax objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 211(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Prax Absent: Hall And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the new title follows: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 211(L&C) am H "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; extending the termination date of the 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2901 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." Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 211(L&C) am H be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 211(L&C) am H was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSB 211(L&C) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 211(L&C) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, 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 Absent: Hall And so, CSSB 211(L&C) 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 211(L&C) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 239 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2883), was read the second time: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2902 SENATE BILL NO. 239 "An Act relating to the registration and titling of legally imported motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 7DP 2415 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2415 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Galvin: Page 1, line 1, following "vehicles;" (title amendment): Insert "relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments;" Page 1, following line 12: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 28.20.330(b) is amended to read: (b) The proof required by (a) of this section shall be maintained (1) for one year from the date the judgment is stayed or satisfied if the suspension is the person's first suspension under AS 28.20.270; (2) for three years from the date the judgment is stayed or satisfied if the suspension is the person's second suspension under AS 28.20.270; (3) for 10 years from the date the judgment is stayed or satisfied if the suspension is the person's third suspension under AS 28.20.270; (4) during the period the person has a license or nonresident's operating privilege if the suspension is the person's fourth or subsequent suspension under AS 28.20.270. * Sec. 4. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPLICABILITY. AS 28.20.330(b), as amended by sec. 3 of this Act, applies to suspensions occurring before, on, or after the effective date of sec. 3 of this Act. * Sec. 5. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION: NOTIFICATION. Within six months after the effective date of sec. 3 of this Act, an insurance company doing 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2903 business in the state shall provide notice of the provisions of sec. 3 of this Act to the company's customers in this state who maintain proof of financial responsibility as required under AS 28.20.330." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 1, line 13: Delete "This Act takes" Insert "Sections 1 and 2 of this Act take" Representative Galvin moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative St. Clair objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the new title follows: SENATE BILL NO. 239 am H "An Act relating to the registration and titling of legally imported motor vehicles; relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgements; and providing for an effective date." Amendment No. 2 was not offered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Ruffridge: Page 1, line 1, following "Act" (title amendment): Insert "relating to commercial motor vehicle licensing examinations;" Page 1, following line 12: 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." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Ruffridge moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2904 Representative St. Clair objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 3 was adopted and the new title follows: SENATE BILL NO. 239 am H "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle licensing examinations; relating to the registration and titling of legally imported motor vehicles; relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgements; and providing for an effective date." Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 239 am H be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 239 am H was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 239 am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 239 am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, 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 Absent: Hall And so, SB 239 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. SB 239 am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2905 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 29 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 239, relating to the registration and titling of legally imported motor vehicles. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 29 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 29 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 29 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 237 The Speaker directed the Chief Clerk to request the return of the following from the Senate: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 237(JUD) am H "An Act relating to the powers of the commissioner of 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2906 administration with respect to motor vehicles; relating to electronic identification cards; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; relating to electronic driver's licenses and permits; relating to federal benefits for children in need of aid; and providing for an effective date." SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 249 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 249(JUD) am "An Act relating to virtual currency kiosks; relating to transactions involving virtual currency; relating to unfair trade or deceptive acts or practices; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT HCS(L&C) 5DP 1AM 2571 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2571 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 249(L&C) (same title) Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, HCS CSSB 249(L&C) was adopted. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 249(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 249(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 249(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2907 HCS CSSB 249(L&C) 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 CSSB 249(L&C) 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 CSSB 249(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES SB 258 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 258 "An Act relating to contracts for the licensing of software applications." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 258(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Hall, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Frier, Carrick, Fields, Hall 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2908 The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 258(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration SB 258 is on today's calendar. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would advance to: CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 258 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 258 "An Act relating to contracts for the licensing of software applications." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT HCS(L&C) 4DP 2907 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2907 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. 258(L&C) (same title) Representative Stapp objected Representative McCabe moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 258 be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Representative Fields objected. Representative McCabe withdrew the motion. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2909 The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 258(L&C) be adopted in lieu of the original bill?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 258 Second Reading Adopt Labor & Commerce HCS YEAS: 22 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, G.Nelson, Schrage, St. Clair, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Jimmie, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Costello changed from "YEA" to "NAY" Elam changed from "YEA" to "NAY" And so, HCS CSSB 258(L&C) was adopted. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 258(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HCS CSSB 258(L&C) will advance to third reading on the May 20 calendar. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING SB 23 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2883), was before the House in second reading with Amendment No. 2 (page 2729), moved and pending: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(EDC) "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date." 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2910 Representative Elam moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 23(EDC) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 23(EDC) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 23(EDC) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 23(EDC) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Himschoot, Holland, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Hannan, Jimmie, Mears And so, HCS CSSB 23(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. HCS CSSB 23(EDC) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at recess to a call of the Chair; and so, the House stood at ease at 12:02 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:10 p.m. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2911 JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Edgmon turned the gavel over to President Stevens who called the joint session to order at 1:10 p.m. The purpose of the joint session was to consider the Governor's veto of the following bill: HB 78-RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. Roll call of the Senate showed 20 members present. Roll call of the House showed 40 members present. HB 78 Senator Giessel moved that: 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." become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto. Representative Saddler moved the previous question. There was objection. Representative Saddler withdrew the motion. The question being: "Shall SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S(efd fld H) become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S(efd fld H) Override Veto 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2912 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 The roll of the Senate was taken with the following result: SENATE SCS CSHB 78(FIN) am S(efd fld H) Veto Override? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Cronk, Hoffman, Kaufman, Myers, Rauscher, Stedman, Tilton, Yundt TOTAL: YEAS: 33 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 And so, lacking the required 40 votes, the Governor's veto was sustained. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Stevens adjourned the joint session at 2:39 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 3:41 p.m. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING SB 24 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2882), was before the House in second reading with Amendment No. 2 (page 2880) moved and pending: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2913 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(FIN) "An Act relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine; raising the minimum age to purchase, exchange, or possess tobacco, a product containing nicotine, or an electronic smoking product; relating to the tobacco use education and cessation fund; relating to the taxation of electronic smoking products and vapor products; and providing for an effective date." Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Bynum: Page 11, line 31: Delete "; collection" Page 12, lines 1 - 2: Delete "25 percent of the retail sales" Insert "75 percent of the wholesale" Page 12, lines 3 - 6: Delete all material and insert: "(b) The tax under (a) of this section is levied when a person (1) brings, or causes to be brought, an electronic smoking product or vapor product into the state from outside the state for sale; (2) makes, manufactures, or fabricates an electronic smoking product or vapor product in the state for sale in the state; or (3) ships or transports an electronic smoking product or vapor product to a retailer in the state for sale by the retailer." Page 12, line 9: Delete "sold" Insert "intended for sale" Page 12, line 20, following "store;": Insert "for purposes of meeting the requirements of this 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2914 subparagraph, the department shall accept a notarized affidavit from the seller attesting to the intended use of the product;" Page 13, line 2: Delete "retailer" Insert "distributor" Page 14, line 12, following "sellers": Insert "and the purchasers" Page 17, line 5, following "(1)": Insert ""distributor" means a person who (A) brings, or causes to be brought, electronic smoking products into the state from outside the state for sale; (B) makes, manufactures, or fabricates electronic smoking products in the state for sale in the state; or (C) ships or transports electronic smoking products to a retailer in the state for sale by the retailer; (2)" Page 17, line 6: Delete ";" Insert "." Page 17, lines 7 - 30: Delete all material. Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Jimmie objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 24(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2915 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative McCabe: Page 1, line 4, following "fund;" (title amendment): Insert "relating to retail cigar stores;" Page 6, following line 2: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 11. AS 18.35.301(i) is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (5) "retail cigar store" means a store (A) that derives at least 60 percent of its gross revenue in a calendar year from the on-site sale of cigars and rentals of on-site humidors; (B) that does not allow cigarettes or cigarette tobacco on the premises; and (C) contains a walk-in or stand-up humidor as a built-in feature on the premises. * Sec. 12. AS 18.35.301 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (j) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) of this section, unless the owner or operator prohibits it, an individual may smoke at a retail cigar store (1) that is in a building that (A) is freestanding; or (B) if it is attached to another business or building, (i) has a separate entrance; (ii) is separated from the other business or building in a manner that does not allow cigar aerosols to travel into the other business or building; and (iii) the other business or building does not serve as a residence, child care facility, facility providing care 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2916 for adults on a fee-for-service basis, school, or health care facility; (2) where smoking is limited to the smoking of cigars; (3) that is not (A) a business that is licensed under AS 05.15 to sell pull-tabs; or (B) a retail store that is within an indoor public place or workplace." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 22, line 29: Delete "sec. 28" Insert "sec. 30" Page 25, line 11: Delete "sec. 20" Insert "sec. 22" Page 25, line 12: Delete "sec. 23" Insert "sec. 25" Page 25, line 13: Delete "sec. 30" Insert "sec. 32" Page 25, line 14: Delete "Sections 13, 16, 23, and 29" Insert "Sections 15, 18, 25, and 31" Page 25, line 15: Delete "sec. 33" Insert "sec. 35" Representative McCabe moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Hannan objected. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2917 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 24(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 21 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Frier, Jimmie, Kopp, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Johnson, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes And so, Amendment No. 4 was adopted and the new title follows: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(FIN) am H "An Act relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine; raising the minimum age to purchase, exchange, or possess tobacco, a product containing nicotine, or an electronic smoking product; relating to the tobacco use education and cessation fund; relating to retail cigar stores; relating to the taxation of electronic smoking products and vapor products; and providing for an effective date." Amendment No. 5 was not offered. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representative Bynum: Page 1, lines 2 - 3 (title amendment): Delete ", exchange, or possess tobacco," Page 2, line 21: Delete "21 [19]" Insert "19" Page 2, line 22: Insert after "AS 11.79.105": "and the sale of tobacco to a person under 21 years of age is prohibited under AS 11.76.109" 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2918 Page 2, line 23: Delete "AS 11.76.105" Insert "AS ll.76.105(c)" 16 Page 2, line 24, through Page 3, line 15: Delete all material. 19 Page 3, line 17: Delete "person under 21 years of age [MINOR]" Insert "minor". Page 3, lines 24 - 28: Delete all material. Page 23, line 29, through Page 24, line 26: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. There was objection. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representative Bynum: Page 2, line 6 of the amendment: Insert "Page 5, Line 24 Delete "21 [19]" Insert "19" Page 5, line 24, following "AS 11.79.105" Insert "and the sale of electronic smoking products or products containing nicotine to a person under 21 years of age is prohibited under AS 11.76.109"" Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 6 be adopted. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2919 Representative Josephson objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 6 was adopted. Representative Bynum moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 6 as amended. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 as amended be withdrawn?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 24(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 6 as amended/withdraw YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Costello, Dibert, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Holland, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Saddler, Schrage, St. Clair, Story, Stutes, Vance Nays: Allard, Bynum, Coulombe, Edgmon, Himschoot, Jimmie, Moore, Prax, Ruffridge, Schwanke, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood And so, Amendment No. 6 as amended was withdrawn. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 24(FIN) am H be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 24(FIN) am H was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 24(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 24(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2920 Yeas: Carrick, Costello, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Saddler, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Bynum, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance And so, HCS CSSB 24(FIN) 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 24(FIN) am H Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 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 Nays: Vance And so, the effective date clause was adopted. HCS CSSB 24(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 180 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was held in second reading from the May 18 calendar with Amendment No. 2 as amended moved and pending, would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(L&C) "An Act relating to the development of the Susitna River power project by the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the regulation 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2921 of liquefied natural gas import facilities by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." There was objection. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 180(L&C) be moved to the bottom of the calendar ?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 180(L&C) Second Reading Move to bottom of the calendar 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, lacking the required 27 votes, the motion failed. Representative Stutes moved and asked unanimous consent to return HCS CSSB 180(L&C) to the Rules Committee. Representative Johnson objected. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 180(L&C) be returned to the Rules Committee?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 180(L&C) Second Reading Return to Rules Committee 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 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2922 And so, HCS CSSB 180(L&C) was returned to the Rules Committee. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 181 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2884), was read the third time: 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 question being: "Shall SB 181 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 181 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, SB 181 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. SB 200 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2884), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL 200(CRA) am H "An Act relating to service areas; relating to municipal assessments of farm or agricultural land; and providing for an effective date." 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2923 The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 200(CRA) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 200(CRA) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, 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 Nays: Coulombe And so, HCS CSSB 200(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. HCS CSSB 200(CRA) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 24 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 200, relating to municipal assessments of farm or agricultural land. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 24 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2924 HCR 24 Second Reading Final Passage Special Order of Business YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, 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 Nays: Coulombe And so, HCR 24 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 282 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2884), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 282(STA) "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 282(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 282(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2925 Nays: Allard And so, HCS CSSB 282(STA) 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 CSSB 282(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 46 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 Recognizing the sovereign decisions of the communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong; affirming the right of Alaska Native communities to self-determination; and urging full state and federal support for relocation of those communities. with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) 7DP 2634 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 2634 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46(CRA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 46(CRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 46(CRA) was read the third time. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2926 The question being: "Shall CSHJR 46(CRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 46(CRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 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, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Absent: D.Nelson And so, CSHJR 46(CRA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to reports of standing committees. Representative Vance objected. The question being: "Shall the House revert to Reports of Standing Committees?" The roll was taken with the following result: Revert to Reports of Standing Committees YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, G.Nelson, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski Nays: Allard, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Underwood, Vance and so, the House reverted to: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2927 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES SB 167 The Finance 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(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Schrage, Josephson, and Foster, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Jimmie, Galvin, Hannan, Allard, Moore, Bynum, Schrage, Josephson, Foster No recommendation (1): Tomaszewski The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 167(FIN): 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 167(FIN) is on today's calendar. SB 174 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(FIN) "An Act relating to community cats; establishing a statewide spay and neuter assistance fund; establishing the statewide spay and 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2928 neuter assistance program; relating to the release of feral domestic cats; establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; relating to companion animal spay and neuter special request registration plates; relating to municipal control of feral domestic dogs and cats; relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." (pending title change resolution) The report was signed by Representatives Schrage, Josephson, and Foster, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Jimmie, Galvin, Hannan, Moore, Bynum, Stapp, Schrage, Josephson, Foster No recommendation (2): Tomaszewski, Allard The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 174(FIN): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game SB 174 is on today's calendar. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would advance to: SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 174 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) NEW TITLE 9DP 2NR 2927 FN1: (DFG) 2927 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2929 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. 174(FIN) "An Act relating to community cats; establishing a statewide spay and neuter assistance fund; establishing the statewide spay and neuter assistance program; relating to the release of feral domestic cats; establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; relating to companion animal spay and neuter special request registration plates; relating to municipal control of feral domestic dogs and cats; relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." (pending title change resolution) Representative Mears objected. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 174(FIN) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 174 Second Reading Adopt Finance HCS YEAS: 16 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Allard, Carrick, Costello, Dibert, Edgmon, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Himschoot, Kopp, Moore, Schrage, Stapp, Underwood Nays: Bynum, Coulombe, Eischeid, Elam, Hannan, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, Mears, Mina, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Vance Absent: Fields And so, HCS SB 174(FIN) was not adopted. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 174 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 174 was read the third time. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2930 The question being: "Shall SB 174 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 174 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, 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, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Coulombe, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair And so, SB 174 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. SB 174 was signed and returned to the Senate. SB 167 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 3DP 3NR 2279 FN3: INDETERMINATE(REV) 2279 FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 9DP 1NR 2926 FN3: INDETERMINATE(REV) 2926 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2931 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR 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." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Elam: Page 1, line 1, following "Act" (title amendment): Insert "relating to voter registration and application for a permanent fund dividend;" Page 1, following line 7: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 15.07.050(a) is amended to read: (a) Registration may be made (1) in person before a registration official or through a voter registration agency; (2) by another individual on behalf of the voter if the voter has executed a written general power of attorney or a written special power of attorney authorizing that other individual to register the voter; (3) by mail; (4) by facsimile transmission, scanning, or another method of electronic transmission that the director approves; or (5) by requesting to be registered as a voter on [COMPLETING] a permanent fund dividend application form under AS 43.23.015. * Sec. 2. AS 15.07.060(e) is amended to read: (e) For an applicant requesting initial registration by mail, by facsimile or other electronic transmission approved by the director under AS 15.07.050, or by requesting registration on 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2932 [COMPLETING] a permanent fund dividend application form and including the information required under (a)(1) - (4) and (7) - (9) of this section, the director shall verify the information provided in compliance with (a)(2) and (3) of this section through state agency records described in AS 15.07.055(e). If the applicant cannot comply with the requirement of (a)(2) of this section because the applicant has not been issued any of the listed numbers, the applicant may instead submit a copy of one of the following forms of identification: a driver's license, state identification card, current and valid photo identification, birth certificate, passport, or hunting or fishing license. * Sec. 3. AS 15.07.070(i) is amended to read: (i) The division shall register voters under (j) - (m) of this section who request to be registered on a permanent fund dividend application form submitted under AS 43.23.015 to the Department of Revenue. The director shall treat an eligible permanent fund dividend applicant as a new or updated registered voter, unless the permanent fund dividend applicant who requests to be registered does not provide the information required under AS 15.07.060(a)(1) - (4) and (7) - (9) [SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO RECEIVE A PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND IN ACCORDANCE WITH (j) - (m) OF THIS SECTION]. * Sec. 4. AS 15.07.070(k) is amended to read: (k) Upon receipt of the registration information, the director shall, as soon as practicable and in accordance with a schedule established by the director by rule, process the registration information received and notify, by United States mail and any other means authorized by the director, each applicant who requested registration of the applicant's registration status [NOT ALREADY REGISTERED TO VOTE] at the address provided in the applicant's application [(1) OF THE PROCESSES TO (A) DECLINE TO BE REGISTERED AS A VOTER; (B) MAINTAIN AN EXISTING VOTER REGISTRATION OR BE NEWLY REGISTERED AT A VALID PLACE OF RESIDENCE NOT PROVIDED IN THE APPLICANT'S APPLICATION; AND (C) ADOPT A POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION; AND (2) THAT FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THE NOTIFICATION SHALL CONSTITUTE THE APPLICANT'S CONSENT TO CANCEL ANY REGISTRATION TO VOTE IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION]. * Sec. 5. AS 15.07.070(l) is amended to read: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2933 (l) If an applicant requests [DOES NOT DECLINE] to be registered as a voter, the [WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE DIRECTOR ISSUES THE NOTIFICATION, THE APPLICATION UNDER AS 43.23.015 WILL CONSTITUTE A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM. THE] name of the applicant shall be placed on the master register if the director determines that the person is qualified to vote under AS 15.05.010, and the director shall forward to the applicant a registration card. If registration is denied, the applicant shall immediately be informed in writing that registration was denied and the reason for denial." Page 1, line 8: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 6" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, following line 11: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 7. AS 43.23.015(b) is amended to read: (b) The department shall prescribe and furnish an application form for claiming a permanent fund dividend. The application must include (1) notice of the penalties provided for under AS 43.23.270; (2) a statement of eligibility and a certification of residency; (3) the means for an applicant eligible to vote under AS 15.05, or a person authorized to act on behalf of the applicant, to request that the applicant be registered as a voter, to furnish information required by AS 15.07.060(a)(1) - (4) and (7) - (9), and to attest [AN ATTESTATION] that the [SUCH] information is true." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, following line 5: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 9. AS 43.23.101 is amended to read: Sec. 43.23.101. Voter registration. The commissioner shall establish by rule a schedule by which the commissioner [WILL PROVIDE, AND] shall provide, as soon as [IS] practicable, the director of elections with (1) electronic records from the permanent fund dividend applications 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2934 with [OF] the information required under [BY] AS 15.07.060(a)(1) - (4) and (7) - (9) [,] and the attestation that the [SUCH] information is true [,] for each permanent fund dividend applicant who requested to be registered to vote and is (A) [IS] a citizen of the United States; and (B) [IS] at least 18 years of age or will be within 90 days of the date of the application; and (2) the mailing addresses for all permanent fund dividend applicants. * Sec. 10. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPLICABILITY: PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND APPLICATIONS. The changes made by secs. 1 - 5, 7, and 9 of this Act apply to permanent fund dividend applications filed on or after the effective date of this Act." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 3, line 9: Delete "sec. 1" Insert "sec. 6" Page 3, line 10: Delete "sec. 1" Insert "sec. 6" Page 3, line 12: Delete "sec. 1" Insert "sec. 6" Representative Elam moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Stutes objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 167(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2935 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, Kopp, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Schrage, Story, Stutes And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 167(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 167(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 167(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 167(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, McCabe, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Elam, Ruffridge And so, HCS CSSB 167(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 20 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would take up 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2936 SJR 20. And so, the following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2885), was read the second time: 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 delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education. with the: Journal Page RES RPT 8DP 2473 FN1: ZERO(S.RES) 2473 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that SJR 20 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SJR 20 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SJR 20 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 20 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, SJR 20 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2937 SCR 17 The following, which was not taken up on the May 18 calendar (page 2884) was read the second time: 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. with the: Journal Page EDC RPT 4DP 1AM 2411 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 2411 The question being: "Shall SCR 17 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 17 Second 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, SCR 17 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 237 A message dated May 19 was received stating the Senate has returned the following at the request of the House: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2938 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 237(JUD) am H "An Act relating to the powers of the commissioner of administration with respect to motor vehicles; relating to electronic identification cards; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; relating to electronic driver's licenses and permits; relating to federal benefits for children in need of aid; and providing for an effective date." Representative Underwood moved and asked unanimous consent that that the House rescind previous action in passing CSSB 237(JUD) am H. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Underwood moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 237(JUD) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 6. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Underwood moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be withdrawn. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 237(JUD) am H was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CSSB 237(JUD) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 237(JUD) am H 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 237(JUD) am H passed the House. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2939 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 237(JUD) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 32 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 24, relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine; raising the minimum age to purchase, exchange, or possess tobacco, a product containing nicotine, or an electronic smoking product; relating to the tobacco use education and cessation fund; and relating to the taxation of electronic smoking products and vapor products. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 32 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 32 Second Reading Final Passage Special Order of Business YEAS: 36 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, 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, St. Clair, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2940 Nays: Allard, Costello, Schwanke, Stapp And so, HCR 32 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HCR 30 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 211, extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; extending the termination date of the 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; and relating to reports on the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners and the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 30 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 30 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 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2941 And so, HCR 30 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 23 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2756) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(L&C) "An Act renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; and relating to local civil rights commissions." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(FIN)(edf add S) "An Act renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to investigations and conciliation by the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to local civil rights commissions; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 32 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment and recommended that the members vote yes. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2942 The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 23(FIN)(efd add S) Concur 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, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 23(FIN)(efd add S). 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 23(FIN)(efd add S) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS SCR 32 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 23, renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2943 Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; and relating to local civil rights commissions. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SCR 32 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 32 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, SCR 32 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 25 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2892) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) am "An Act relating to disposable food service ware and containers provided by customers; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(L&C) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2944 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 25(L&C) Concur YEAS: 26 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Underwood Nays: Allard, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Vance And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 25(L&C). 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 25(L&C) Effective Date Concur YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 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, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Story, Stutes, Underwood Nays: McCabe, G.Nelson, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Vance And so, the effective date clause was adopted. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2945 The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 25(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 27 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2757) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(HSS) "An Act relating to medical care for major emergencies." and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(HSS) am S(efd add S) "An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to medical care for major emergencies; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 33 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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: CSHB 27(HSS) am S(efd add S) Concur YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, D.Nelson, Schrage, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2946 And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting CSHB 27(HSS) am S(efd add S). 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. CSHB 27(HSS) am S(efd add S) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS SCR 33 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 27, relating to medical care for major emergencies. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SCR 33 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 33 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 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2947 And so, SCR 33 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 79 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2892) on the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park." and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(RES) "An Act renaming the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska as the Vic Fischer Institute of Social and Economic Research; and naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park." (SCR 30 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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 HB 79(RES) Concur YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Ruffridge, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Underwood 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2948 Nays: Allard, Costello, Elam, McCabe, G.Nelson, Prax, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Tomaszewski, Vance Elam changed from "YEA" to "NAY" And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS HB 79(RES). 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS HB 79(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS SCR 30 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 79, naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SCR 30 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 30 Second Reading Final Passage Special Order of Business YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2949 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, SCR 30 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 133 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2757) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) am "An Act establishing deadlines for the payment of contracts under the State Procurement Code; establishing deadlines for the payment of grants, contracts, and reimbursement agreements to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Alaska Native organizations; relating to reports from state agencies to the legislature detailing late payments made during 2026; relating to the state financial transactions Internet website; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.133(FIN) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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 133(FIN) am S Concur 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2950 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 18 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, Vance Nays: Allard, Bynum, Costello, Coulombe, Elam, Johnson, McCabe, Moore, D.Nelson, G.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Underwood And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 133(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 133(FIN) am S Effective Date Concur YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Prax, Ruffridge, Schrage, Schwanke, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, McCabe, G.Nelson, Saddler, Tomaszewski And so, the effective date clause was adopted. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 133(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 263 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Conference Committee with limited powers of free 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2951 conference report (page 2761) on CSHB 263(FIN) am and SCS CSHB 263(FIN) am S. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting the following, and recommended that the members vote yes: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall the House adopt the report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 263 Adopt 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 adopted CCS HB 263. 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: CCS HB 263 Adopt Effective Date 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2952 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, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Kopp moved the appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska). The question being: "Shall the appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 263 Adopt Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations 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, lacking the required 30 votes, the appropriations were not adopted, and the new title follows: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2953 The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. HB 265 Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report (page 2762) on CSHB 265(FIN) am and SCS CSHB 265(FIN). There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kopp moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting the following, and recommended that the members vote yes: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall the House adopt the report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 265 Adopt YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bynum, Carrick, Costello, Coulombe, Dibert, Edgmon, Eischeid, Elam, Fields, Foster, Frier, Galvin, Gray, Hall, Hannan, Himschoot, Holland, Jimmie, Johnson, Josephson, Kopp, Mears, Mina, Moore, D.Nelson, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, St. Clair, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tomaszewski, Underwood, Vance Nays: Allard, McCabe, G.Nelson, Prax, Schwanke And so, the House adopted CCS HB 265. 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. The House adjourned. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2954 SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 29 The following was not taken up this legislative day and will be on the May 20 calendar: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(FIN) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a public education fund. SJR 20 Representatives Eischeid, Stutes, and Josephson added as cross sponsors to: 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 delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education. SB 23 Representatives Dibert, McCabe, Elam, Josephson, Holland, Galvin, Stutes, Schrage, D. Nelson, Frier, and Saddler added as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 23(EDC) "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date." SB 167 Representatives Gray, Galvin, Bynum, Coulombe, Dibert, Eischeid, and Mina added as cross sponsors to: 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2955 HOUSE CS FOR 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." SB 174 Representatives Gray, Mears, Galvin, Josephson, Hannan, Mina, Stutes, and Fields added as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; and providing for an effective date." SB 239 Representatives Galvin, Eischeid, McCabe, Saddler, Josephson, and Mina added as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 239 am H "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle licensing examinations; relating to the registration and titling of legally imported motor vehicles; relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments; and providing for an effective date." SB 249 Representatives Gray, Hall, Tomaszewski, Josephson, Galvin, McCabe, and Mears as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 249(L&C) "An Act relating to virtual currency kiosks; relating to transactions involving virtual currency; relating to unfair trade or deceptive acts or practices; and providing for an effective date." 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2956 ENGROSSMENT HCR 13 HCR 13 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HCR 24 HCR 24 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HCR 29 HCR 29 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HCR 30 HCR 30 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HCR 32 HCR 32 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 46 CSHJR 46(CRA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 23 HCS CSSB 23(EDC) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 24 HCS CSSB 24(FIN) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 146 HCS SB 146(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 167 HCS CSSB 167(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2026-05-19 House Journal Page 2957 SB 200 HCS CSSB 200(CRA) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 211 CSSB 211(L&C) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 237 CSSB 237(JUD) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 239 SB 239 am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 249 HCS CSSB 249(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 282 HCS CSSB 282(STA) 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. ADJOURNMENT Representative Kopp moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn (page 2953) until 10:30 a.m., May 20. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk