Legislature(2007 - 2008)
04/04/2008 04:08 PM House HB310
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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."
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."
And
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."
SENATE CS FOR 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."
HB 310 and HB 312 were heard and HELD in Committee for
further consideration after adoption of identical items
and letters requesting powers of free conference.
4:09:12 PM
Representative Chenault MOVED that Senator Hoffman serve as
the presiding chair of the Conference Committee on HB 310
and HB 312. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
4:09:36 PM
Chair Senator Hoffman MOVED that Representative Chenault
serve as Vice-chair of the Conference Committee on HB 310
and HB 312. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Chair Hoffman noted that both the House and Senate budget
process allowed for public testimony. That portion of the
process is now concluded; the Conference Committee would not
accept further public testimony. Unless invited by the
Chair, only members of the Conference Committee may take
part in discussion or sit at the table.
Chair Hoffman observed that the Legislative Finance Division
had been directed to prepare the "motion sheets" for use by
the Conference Committee. These sheets summarize the
differences between the two versions of the bills before the
Conference Committee and were located on the Legislative
Finance Division's website.
Chair Hoffman explained that the Conference Committee would
operate under Uniform Rule 42. All action requires a
majority vote from each body for adoption. A copy of Uniform
Rule 42 and related legal opinions were provided in each
member's packet.
4:11:11 PM
Vice Chair Chenault MOVED that all appropriations and
language in the FY08 Operating Budget that are identical in
House and Senate versions of the bills be adopted.
Senator Dyson Objected for purpose of discussion. He
questioned the location of the Independent Travel Grant.
David Teal, Director, Legislative Finance Division explained
that the list before the Committee summarized the identical
items and observed that all other items would be in the
motion sheets. He explained that the item in question was
moved to the capital budget.
4:13:37 PM
Mr. Teal observed that the list erroneously included the
item as a zero
4:14:22 PM
Senator Dyson asked regarding the Coin Collection. Mr. Teal
explained that these items were zero and should not have
been contained on the list.
Senator Dyson questioned correction to the list. Mr. Teal
pointed out that the motion would adopt all identical items
and that the list is not necessary. He acknowledged that
there would be a problem if an item were not included in a
motion. Salary adjustments made in the House do not show in
the Senate, but affect a large portion of the allocation.
Salary adjustments will affect a large number of
appropriatins.
4:17:29 PM
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Vice Chair Chenault MOVED to ADOPT a letter requesting
limited powers of free conference for the items that are not
identical. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
4:18:17 PM
Chair Hoffman explained that under Limited Powers the
Conference Committee can adopt any amount between zero and
the higher of the House or Senate version of each item
subject to conference.
Chair Hoffman observed that the Committee meetings would be
posted on BASIS under the 24 hour rule. He noted that the
Chair would make recommendations regarding items for
conference.
4:20:44 PM
Senator Dyson questioned voting procedures.
HB 310 and HB 312 were heard and HELD in Committee for
further consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:21:25 PM
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