ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 3, 2008 Eightieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:30 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Chenault, Holmes, and Meyer were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Foster be excused from a call of the House each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the remainder of the legislative session and special sessions. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Mandy Schramm of Congregation Sukkat Shalom. Representative LeDoux moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Eternal Source of knowledge, you have endowed us with reason and understanding. We pray now for the light of your truth, for insight into your ways, and for the strength to banish from our hearts every desire and thought of evil. Forgive our sins, pardon our failings, and help us to remove suffering and sorrow from our midst. May those who have lost their way come again to know your love and turn to you in newness of heart; and let those who love goodness and do justly rejoice in the knowledge of your favor. 2569
2570 April 3, 2008 Bless our land with plenty and our nation with peace. May righteousness abide with us and virtue bring us happiness. Pour your spirit upon the leaders of our state and our nation; guide them that they may govern justly. Blessed is the sovereign Lord, who loves righteousness and justice. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Gruenberg. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 79 th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 351 A message dated April 2, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 351(JUD) "An Act relating to submission of fingerprints by applicants for a concealed handgun permit; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 351(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 338 A message dated April 2, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 338(FIN) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 338(FIN) "An Act relating to the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and program, power project fund, and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to borrow money from the power project fund for the bulk fuel revolving loan fund and to repay money borrowed; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 338(FIN) is under Unfinished Business.
April 3, 2008 2571 HB 310 A message dated April 2, 2008, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Dyson The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Chenault (Chair), Meyer, and Joule (page 2564). HB 312 A message dated April 2, 2008, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) "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."
2572 April 3, 2008 namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Dyson The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Chenault (Chair), Meyer, and Joule (page 2565). The Speaker stated that Uniform Rule 23(d) is now in effect. A message dated April 2, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 22 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 by the Senate Resources Committee: Urging the governor to expand the subjects to be addressed during the Third Special Session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature to include an in-state natural gas pipeline for the transport of natural gas produced on the North Slope and to develop a plan for the economical distribution of that natural gas to communities throughout the state. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. **The presence of Representative Holmes was noted.
April 3, 2008 2573 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 368 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 368 "An Act modifying the limitations on political fund raising during legislative sessions by candidates for governor or for lieutenant governor, and amending the Legislative Ethics Act to modify the limitation on political fund raising by legislators and legislative employees during legislative sessions, to allow legislators and legislative employees to accept certain gifts from lobbyists within their immediate families, to clarify the Legislative Ethics Act as it relates to legislative volunteers and educational trainees, to reduce the frequency of publication of summaries by the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, to revise procedures and penalties related to the late filing of disclosures required by the Legislative Ethics Act, and to add a definition to that Act." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 368(FIN) "An Act amending the Legislative Ethics Act to modify the limitation on political fund raising by legislators and legislative employees during legislative sessions, to allow legislators and legislative employees to accept certain gifts from lobbyists, to clarify the Legislative Ethics Act as it relates to legislative volunteers and educational trainees, to reduce the frequency of publication of summaries by the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, and to revise procedures and fines related to the late filing of disclosures required by the Legislative Ethics Act." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Cochairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Hawker, Crawford, Joule, Kelly, Nelson, Gara, Meyer No recommendation (2): Stoltze, Chenault Amend (1): Thomas
2574 April 3, 2008 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 368(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Legislative Agency HB 368 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 383 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 383 "An Act establishing an exemption from the dentist licensing exam for certain persons." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Gatto, Neuman, Buch, Olson No recommendation (2): LeDoux, Gardner The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 383(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 383 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 57 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(RES) "An Act relating to fishing, hunting, and trapping in marine park units of the Alaska state park system, amending the area within
April 3, 2008 2575 designated marine park units of the Alaska state park system, and adding marine park units to the Alaska state park system." The report was signed by Representative Stoltze, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Nelson, Thomas, Gara No recommendation (4): Hawker, Crawford, Joule, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 3. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game CSSB 57(RES) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Chenault was noted. SB 209 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 209 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission on Aging; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Meyer, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Hawker, Crawford, Joule, Nelson, Thomas, Stoltze, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services SB 209 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar.
2576 April 3, 2008 SB 260 The Judiciary Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(STA) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Dahlstrom, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Gruenberg, Samuels No recommendation (2): Coghill, Dahlstrom The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency CSSB 260(STA) was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring Duane Anthony Bannock By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner Honoring John S. MacKinnon By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner Honoring Michelle DeWitt By Representative Nelson Honoring Bev Hoffman By Representative Nelson Honoring Kelly and Greg Lincoln By Representative Nelson
April 3, 2008 2577 Honoring Raymond "Ray" R. Redington Jr., Winner of the Fred Meyer Sportsmanship Award By Representatives Neuman, Stoltze; Senator Huggins Honoring Buckland School By Representative Joule Honoring Haines High School Cheerleading/Dance Team By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh Honoring Pier One Theatre By Representative Seaton Honoring Peter "Paniguaq" Jacobs By Senator Hoffman; Representative Nelson Honoring John William Bennett, Sr. By Senator Hoffman; Representative Edgmon In Memoriam Sam Pitka, Sr. By Representative Kawasaki; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam Guy Daniel Guy By Representative Nelson In Memoriam Kenton Hanscom By Representative Kawasaki In Memoriam Jamaal Jaques Martin Barras By Senator Davis In Memoriam Joseph James Cahill By Senator Davis In Memoriam Bertha Davis By Senator Davis In Memoriam Madie Watts By Senator Davis
2578 April 3, 2008 In Memoriam Darnell Jones, Jr. By Senator Davis In Memoriam Pervis L. Fly By Senator Davis In Memoriam Carmella Furnace By Senator Davis In Memoriam Christine Thomas-Rocquemore By Senator Davis In Memoriam Eric B. Quinn By Senator Davis **The presence of Representative Meyer was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 207 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 207 "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools." with the: Journal Page HES RPT CS(HES) 2DP 2NR 770 FN1: ZERO(EED) 770 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 2DNP 4NR 1AM 1064 FN1: ZERO(EED) 1065 RLS RPT CS(RLS) 2DP 5NR 2528 FN2: ZERO(EED) 2528 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill:
April 3, 2008 2579 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(RLS) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 207(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 207(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 207(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 207(RLS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 28 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Meyer, Nelson, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Dahlstrom, Harris, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Neuman, Salmon, Samuels, Stoltze And so, CSHB 207(RLS) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 101 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(2d L&C) "An Act relating to private professional conservators, private and public guardians, and court hearings on the issue of incapacity; and establishing uniform adult guardianship and conservator jurisdiction and procedures."
2580 April 3, 2008 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 5DP 1NR 2298 FN3: ZERO(CED) 2298 FN4: ZERO(ADM) 2298 FN5: ZERO(HSS) 2298 JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 2DP 4NR 2530 FN3: ZERO(CED) 2530 FN4: ZERO(ADM) 2530 FN5: ZERO(HSS) 2530 Representative Samuels 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. 101(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 101(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 101(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 101(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 101(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 7 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Holmes, Johansen, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson
April 3, 2008 2581 Absent: Chenault, Crawford, Doll, Hawker, Johnson, Joule, Meyer And so, HCS CSSB 101(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 164 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 164(JUD) "An Act relating to disclosures required for the sale of a used motor vehicle, including a trailer, by a motor vehicle dealer." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 3DP 1DNP 3NR 2508 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 2509 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 164(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSB 164(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 216 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(TRA) "An Act designating the Alaska Highway and portion of the Richardson Highway as the Purple Heart Trail." with the: Journal Page TRA REFERRAL WAIVED 2369 FIN RPT 10DP 2548 FN1: (DOT) 2548
2582 April 3, 2008 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 216(TRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 216(TRA) was read the third time. The following letter of intent for CSSB 216(TRA) was offered by Representatives Stoltze and Gruenberg: "It is the intent of the House of Representatives that Bridge No. 503, which crosses the Gerstle River on the Alaska Highway, and was designated as the Black Veterans Recognition Bridge by Chapter 42, SLA 93, be also concurrently recognized as a historical monument honoring the contributions of the 93 rd, 94 th, 95 th, 97 th Battalions and 388 th Regiment, commonly referred to as the "Black Engineer Corps." Because of the significant contributions to the construction of the 1,522 mile long Alaska Highway during World War II by these soldiers, it is our intent that the Black Veterans Recognition Bridge be recognized as a significant point on the Purple Heart Trail on the Alaska Highway." Representative Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the letter of intent. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CSSB 216(TRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 216(TRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson
April 3, 2008 2583 Absent: Guttenberg And so, CSSB 216(TRA) passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate with a House letter of intent. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 3, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 221 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring John Edward Wilkins Jr. By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen,
2584 April 3, 2008 Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring Ariel Lyon By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring Natalia Katarzyna Spengler By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring Caitlin Chalmers By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring Raymond Voley, 2008 Alaska Teacher of the Year By Representatives Salmon, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Kookesh Honoring Erica Harris & Shelby Surdyk, Skagway High School Drama, Debate and Forensics Team By Representatives Thomas, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara,
April 3, 2008 2585 Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson; Senator Kookesh Honoring Alaska Trucking Association, Inc. By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Johansen, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring Yakutat High School Lady Eagles Basketball Team By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Thomas, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson Honoring Richard Johnson Elementary School By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Thomas, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson Honoring University of Alaska Anchorage Men's and Women's Basketball Teams By Senator Ellis; Representatives Meyer, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson
2586 April 3, 2008 In Memoriam Melvin "Sonny" LeVeque By Representatives Edgmon, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam Kenneth A. Brewer By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam Claudia Kelsey By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam Ina Lee Foye By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam Evelyn Ada Sanford By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton
April 3, 2008 2587 In Memoriam Alan B. Christopherson By Representatives Holmes, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator French In Memoriam Theodore Roosevelt Burns By Senator Davis; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam Lorenzo Jordan By Senator Davis; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam Judy Lavonda Harris By Senator Davis; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam Cary Parker Jr. By Senator Davis; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson
2588 April 3, 2008 In Memoriam Beverly Taylor By Senator Davis; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 338 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2570) on the following: and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 338(FIN) "An Act relating to the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and program, power project fund, and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to borrow money from the power project fund for the bulk fuel revolving loan fund and to repay money borrowed; and providing for an effective date." SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 338(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 338(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 338(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 338(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 338(FIN) Concur YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2
April 3, 2008 2589 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson Absent: Guttenberg, Thomas And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 338(FIN). Representative Samuels 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 338(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Guttenberg from 8:00 a.m. to noon, April 4 HB 207 Representative Cissna added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(RLS) "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools." HB 332 Representative Cissna added her name as cosponsor to:
2590 April 3, 2008 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 332(FIN)(title am) "An Act defining an elementary school to include certain preelementary programs and relating to counting pre-elementary students in a school's average daily membership." HB 338 Representative Cissna added her name as cosponsor to: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 338(FIN) "An Act relating to the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and program, power project fund, and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to borrow money from the power project fund for the bulk fuel revolving loan fund and to repay money borrowed; and providing for an effective date." SB 28 Representatives LeDoux and Gruenberg added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date." SB 216 Representatives Harris, Johnson, Dahlstrom, Roses, Samuels, Lynn, Kerttula, and Gruenberg added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(TRA) "An Act designating the Alaska Highway and portion of the Richardson Highway as the Purple Heart Trail." ENGROSSMENT HB 207 CSHB 207(RLS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
April 3, 2008 2591 SB 101 HCS CSSB 101(JUD) 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 April 3, 2008. House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 8:45 a.m., April 4, 2008. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:38 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk