04/21/1997 03:36 PM House C75

CS for HB 75 (FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld) and SCS CSHB 75 (FIN) AM S             
                                                                               
?An Act making appropriations for the operating budget and                     
loan program expenses of state government, for certain                         
programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation                     
under art. IX, sec. 17?, Constitution of the State of Alaska,                  
from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing                     
for an effective date."                                                        
                                                                               
CS for HB 76 (FIN) SCS for HB 76 (FIN) am S                                    
                                                                               
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan                       
program expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive                       
mental health program; and providing for an effective date."                   
                                                                               
Senator Pearce nominated Representative Hanley as chair of the                 
Conference Committee.  There being no objection it was so ordered.             
                                                                               
Representative Hanley nominated Senator Pearce as Co-Chair of the              
Conference Committee.  There being no objection, it was so                     
ordered.                                                                       
                                                                               
Representative Hanley noted that the meetings would be noticed 24              
hours in advance.  He clarified that Uniform Rule 42 would be                  
followed.  Motions would be passed by at least two votes from each             
house.  Only Conference Committee members can make motions or sit              
at the table.  He observed that motion sheets would be available               
to Conference Committee members prior to the meetings.                         
                                                                               
Representative Hanley provided members with a list of Category I,              
II and III items.  Senator Pearce MOVED to adopt a request that                
the Conference Committee on the operating budget be given limited              
powers of free conference on the specific points contained in                  
Categories I, II and III.  There being no objection, it was so                 
ordered.