02/09/1998 09:15 AM Senate FIN

                                                                               
SENATE BILL NO. 16                                                             
"An Act restricting the use of certain funds deposited                         
in the fish and game fund; and relating to the powers                          
and duties of the commissioner of fish and game."                              
                                                                               
Senator Robin Taylor, sponsor of the bill was invited to                       
join the committee.  He outlined the changes made in the new                   
draft CS.  Senator Torgerson moved CSSB 16 work draft.                         
Senator Adams objected asking how the fiscal notes would be                    
affected.   Co-chair Sharp indicated that new fiscal notes                     
would be requested today.  Senator Adams withdrew his                          
objection and CSSB 16 work draft was adopted.  Senator                         
Donley and Senator Taylor discussed language changes for                       
stricter utilization of funds for specific purposes rather                     
that the department being able to use funds in general.  Mr.                   
Geron Bruce and Mr. Irvin Brock were invited to join the                       
committee.  Senator Adams stated he hoped the bill would not                   
put undue burden on State or Federal funds.  Mr. Steve                         
White, Assistant Attorney General was invited to join the                      
committee.  He explained section 4.  There was further                         
discussion with Senator Parnell regarding the fiscal note                      
from the Department of Law.  Mr. White explained that the                      
higher fiscal notes would be due to possible lawsuits or                       
injunctions.  Senator Taylor also explained that Federal law                   
defines how monies are allocated.  Senator Donley also asked                   
Mr. White to look into his request to the Attorney General's                   
Office and Mr. White indicated he would check it out.                          
                                                                               
Co-chair Sharp held CSSB 16 in committee.