Legislature(1997 - 1998)
04/10/1997 05:14 PM Senate FIN
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HB 75 APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET
HB 76 APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
COCHAIR SHARP MOVED to adopt CSHB 75(FIN) am(brf sup
maj pfld) and CSHB 76(FIN) for the purpose of
amendments. Without objection, the bills were ADOPTED.
Finance Subcommittee close-outs were taken up for the
Department of Revenue and the Department of Law.
COCHAIR SHARP MOVED for incorporation of the Department
of Revenue Subcommittee recommendations into HB 75 and
HB 76. SENATOR ADAMS objected, then withdrew his
objection. Without further objection, the Department
of Revenue Subcommittee recommendations were ADOPTED
and incorporated into CSHB 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld)
and CSHB 76(FIN). COCHAIR SHARP MOVED for
incorporation of the Department of Law Subcommittee
recommendations into HB 75 and HB 76. Without
objection, the Department of Law Subcommittee
recommendations were ADOPTED and incorporated into CSHB
75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld) and CSHB 76(FIN).
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan
program expenses of state government, for certain programs,
and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art.
IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from
the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an
effective date."
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(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."
COCHAIR SHARP MOVED to adopt CSHB 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj
pfld) and CSHB 76(FIN) for the purpose of amendments.
Without objection, the bills were ADOPTED.
Finance Subcommittee close-outs were taken up for the
Department of Revenue and the Department of Law.
COCHAIR SHARP discussed the Department of Revenue
subcommittee recommendations and referred to his April 9
memo which outlined them, a copy of which is on file. There
were two structural changes to the department's budget. One
was to the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) to
encourage more cost-effective ways of performing services by
using about 25 percent of CSED funds for a six-month private
sector contract to provide full service child support
enforcement services for performance comparison. The
subcommittee also adopted intent language related to those
contractual services. The other change eliminated the
Gaming Division component and returned charitable gaming
responsibility to the Income and Excise Audit Division. He
summarized by noting the total general fund reduction from
FY 97 authorized was $433.3 thousand.
COCHAIR SHARP MOVED for incorporation of the Department of
Revenue Subcommittee recommendations into HB 75 and HB 76.
SENATOR ADAMS objected for the purpose of discussion.
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at this point.
There was lengthy discussion between SENATOR PHILLIPS and
COCHAIR SHARP about privatization of CSED and the timing.
SENATOR PHILLIPS urged caution regarding privatization.
COCHAIR SHARP addressed some of the concerns, noting there
were ongoing discussions with the commissioner. SENATOR
ADAMS withdrew his objection. There being no further
objection, the Department of Revenue Subcommittee
recommendations were ADOPTED and incorporated into CSHB
75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld) and CSHB 76(FIN).
COCHAIR SHARP brought up the Department of Law budget
subcommittee close-outs next. He referred to his April 8
memo of recommendations, a copy of which was before the
committee and is on file. There were several structural
changes to the department's budget to allow identification
of where the state was directing its legal efforts and to
align the budget more closely with the department's
organizational structure. The changes included:
1) returning the Criminal Division to its FY96 component
structure; 2) moving to the Criminal Division two criminal
investigation and prosecution units currently included in
the Civil Division budget; 3) creating new components in the
Civil Division; 4) creating a separate Administration and
Support BRU for the AG's office and the Administrative
Support Division; and 5) retaining the Statehood Defense
budget in a distinct BRU. The subcommittee also adopted
legislative intent related to allocations made in the Civil
Division.
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COCHAIR SHARP further explained the intent language. He
summarized by listing their budget targets for a total
general fund reduction from FY97 authorized of $3.7 million.
He read the intent language.
COCHAIR SHARP MOVED for incorporation of the Department of
Law Subcommittee recommendations into HB 75 and HB 76.
Without objection, the Department of Law Subcommittee
recommendations were ADOPTED and incorporated into CSHB
75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld) and CSHB 76(FIN).
COCHAIR PEARCE announced the conclusion of budget close-outs
for the evening in addition to an agenda for the morning
meeting on close-outs.
Recess 8:06 P.M.
Reconvene 8:20 P.M.
COCHAIR SHARP chaired the remainder of the meeting. COCHAIR
PEARCE discussed her plan for operating budget amendments,
noting a deadline of 3:00 P.M. tomorrow. COCHAIR SHARP
brought up SB 150 next.
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