Legislature(1993 - 1994)
03/24/1993 01:35 PM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 24, 1993
1:35 p.m.
TAPE HFC 93-57, Side 1, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-57, Side 2, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-58, Side 1, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-58, Side 2, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-59, Side 1, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-59, Side 2, #000 - 267.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Committee to order
at 1:35 p.m.
PRESENT
Co-Chair Larson Representative Hoffman
Co-Chair MacLean Representative Martin
Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Navarre
Representative Brown Representative Parnell
Representative Foster Representative Therriault
Representative Grussendorf
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Ulmer; Representative Davidson;
Representative Davies; Mike Greany, Director, Legislative
Finance Division; Cheryl Frasca, Director, Division of
Budget Review, Office of Management and Budget; Darrel J.
Rexwinkel, Commissioner, Department of Revenue; Rod R.
Mourant, Special Assistant, Department of Revenue; Tracy
McGill, Director, Division of Administrative Services,
Department of Revenue; Nico Bus; Chief Financial Officer,
Department of Natural Resources; Raga Elim, Special
Assistant, Department of Natural Resources; Bruce Botelho,
Assistant Attorney General, Department of Law; Richard
Pegues, Director, Division of Administrative Services,
Department of Law; Dean Guaneli, Chief, Assistant Attorney
General, Department of Law; Edgar Blatchford Commissioner,
Department of Community and Regional Affairs;
Remond Henderson, Director, Division of Administrative
Service, Department of Community and Regional Affairs; Carl
L. Rosier, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Game; Ron
Somerville, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Fish and
Game; Larry Jones, Director, Division of Administration,
Department of Fish and Game; William Stoltze, Staff,
Representative Willis.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
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HB 55 "An Act making appropriations for the operating
and loan program expenses of state government and
to capitalize funds; and providing for an
effective date."
HB 55 was HELD in Committee.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE - AMENDMENTS
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to RESCIND the Committee's
action in adopting Amendment REV-7. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Representative Grussendorf
provided members with substitute Amendment REV-7 (Attachment
1). He explained that the amendment would restore funding
to keep the Fairbanks and Juneau Child Support Enforcement
Offices open. Funding would be taken from the Human
Relations Commission.
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT REV-7.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Brown provided members with AMENDMENT REV-9,
additional support to the Oil and Gas Audit component (copy
on file). Representative Brown MOVED to AMEND Amendment
REV-9, to delete "$500.0" and insert "$200.0" thousand
dollars. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Martin OBJECTED to the adoption of the
amended amendment.
DARREL J. REXWINKEL, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
stressed that the Department must issue an assessment within
three years of the tax filing date in order to meet the
statute of limitations. After the assessment has been
issued the Department has six years to complete the audit.
He emphasized the need to complete timely audits. He
maintained that the Division's audits are failing behind.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt AMENDMENT
REV-9 as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault, MacLean,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Brown WITHDREW AMENDMENT REV-10 (copy on
file).
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE
REV-A: "It is the intent of the Legislature that the
Department will keep the Fairbanks and Juneau field offices
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of the Child Support Enforcement Division operating in FY
94." Representative Martin expressed his desire to see the
offices expand their functions. There being NO OBJECTION,
it was so ordered.
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE REV-B:
"It is the intent of the Legislature that the Department of
Revenue delete all unfunded PCN's." Intent Language REV-B
was previously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Law component #87, Third Judicial District
to amend interagency receipts services requests (copy on
file).
DEAN GUANELI, CHIEF ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT
OF LAW explained that the amendment would provide one legal
secretary for a federally funded narcotics unit in
Anchorage. There being NO OBJECTION, the Governor's
Amendment for the Department of Law component #87, Third
Judicial district to amend interagency receipts services
requests, was adopted.
BRUCE BOTELHO, DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW
clarified that legal counsel for the Alaska Housing Finance
Corporation is being transferred to the Department of Law.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Law component #93, Operations, attorney
transfer (copy on file). There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Law component #1421, Mental Health Lands,
accelerate reconstitution Mental Health Trust (copy on
file). Mr. Botelho explained that $500.0 thousand dollars
would allow the completion of technical work associated
with the Weiss settlement. Members asked the settlement
status. Mr. Botelho was unable to answer. The Governor's
Amendment for the Department of Law component #1421, Mental
Health Lands, accelerate reconstitution Mental Health Trust
was HELD open.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Law component #1175, Exxon Valdez
litigation (copy on file). There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT LAW-1 (copy on
file). He explained that the amendment would add an
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attorney III position to handle the increased number of
cases expected to be generated by the new Wasilla police
force (Attachment 2). Mr. Guaneli clarified that the Valdez
and Glennallen cases are also handled out of the Palmer DA
office. Representative Martin OBJECTED to the motion to
adopt Amendment LAW-1. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Grussendorf, Hoffman,
Maclean, Larson
OPPOSED: Martin, Brown, Hanley
The MOTION PASSED (6-3).
Representatives Navarre and Foster were not present for the
vote.
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT LAW-2, add
$145.0 thousand dollars for two investigators, Fair Business
Practice (copy on file). Mr. Botelho observed that the
Fairbanks investigator is the only individual able to
respond to consumer complaints (Attachment 3).
Representative Hanley OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken
on the motion to adopt Amendment LAW-2.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Hoffman, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (3-8).
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT LAW-3 (copy
on file). Co-Chair Larson observed that the amendment would
decrease Permanent Fund corporation receipts for legal
expenses incurred by the Department of Law for cases
resulting in payments to the Fund.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-57, Side 2)
Co-Chair Larson referred to a letter from Attorney General
Cole, dated 3/9/93 (Attachment 4). The letter details
charges that should have been made to the Permanent Fund
Corporation. Mr. Botelho added that litigation requires
continuing support from the Corporation.
There being NO OBJECTION, Amendment LAW-3 was adopted.
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT, on behalf of
Representative Willis, INTENT LANGUAGE LAW-A (copy on file).
The intent language would ask the Department of Law to work
with the University of Alaska to use student interns to
assist with screening consumer complaints.
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Representative Hanley noted that the intent language
includes the request that the Department of Law consult with
the Alaska Public Interest Research Group.
WILLIAM STOLTZE, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE WILLIS explained that
the sponsor included the Alaska Public Interest Research
Group due to their interest.
Representative Brown MOVED to AMEND Intent Language LAW-A,
to delete "and the Alaska Public Interest Research Group".
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Representative
Martin OBJECTED to the motion to adopt Intent Language LAW-A
as amended. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Foster,
Hanley, Parnell, MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Martin, Therriault
Representatives Navarre and MacLean were not present for the
vote.
The MOTION PASSED (7-2).
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Fish and Game component #479,
Administrative Services (copy on file).
LARRY JONES, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME explained that the amendment
would provide vendor compensation for the King Salmon Fund.
Representative Hanley noted that legislation is pending to
allow vendor compensation from the Fish and Game Funds.
Representative Hanley MOVED to AMEND the Governor's
Amendment for the Department of Fish and Game component
from general funds to other (Fish and Game Funds). There
being NO OBJECTION, #479 was amended. There being NO
OBJECTION, component #479 as amended was adopted.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Fish and Game component #487, Special
Projects (copy on file). Mr. Jones explained that the
amendment would increase travel for State Emergency Response
Commission meetings. Representative Hanley MOVED to keep
the amendment open. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
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Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT FG-2 (copy on
file). The amendment was by request of Representative
Williams. The amendment would transfer funding from the
Habitat component to the Commercial Fisheries component to
increase harvest opportunities.
CARL L. ROSIER, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
spoke against the amendment. He asserted that the Division
of Habitat would be adversely affected by the reduction.
Representative Hanley spoke against the amendment.
Representative Hoffman pointed out that general fund support
for the Department of Fish and Game has been reduced since
1982 by $9.4 million dollars or 17.9 percent.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
FG-2.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Brown, Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (3-8).
Representative Hoffman MOVED to add $200.0 thousand dollars
to the Commercial Fisheries BRU (Amendment FG-2, second
part). A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre,
MacLean
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Larson
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
Representative Hanley WITHDREW AMENDMENTS FG-3 and FG-4
(copy on file).
Representative Hoffman WITHDREW AMENDMENT FG-5 (copy on
file).
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT FG-6
(copy on file). He explained that the amendment would
provide funding for two additional hearing officers for the
Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission. He noted that the
caseload is backlogged.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Hanley, Parnell, Therriault, MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-5).
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Representative Grussendorf WITHDREW AMENDMENTS FG-7 and FG-8
(copy on file).
Representative Navarre MOVED to HOLD OPEN AMENDMENT FG-9
(copy on file).
Representative Hanley, on behalf of Representative G. Davis,
MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT FG-10, reduce funding for the
Snettisham hatchery by $100.0 thousand dollars and increase
funding for the Crooked Creek hatchery (copy on file).
Representative Navarre suggested that the amendment could be
funded through Fish and Game Funds. He expressed concern
that sport fish stocks will be adversely affected by
reductions to the hatcheries program.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-58, Side 1)
Commissioner Rosier discussed the impact of a $100.0
thousand dollar reduction to the Snettisham hatchery. He
asserted that the reduction would adversely affect hatchery
stocks.
Representative Hanley stressed that the hatcheries will not
be funded beyond FY 94.
RON SOMERVILLE, SPECIAL ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND
GAME emphasized that the Department is anticipating a $1.0
million dollar shortfall in federal funds for the Division
of Sport Fish. He added that the House Finance Subcommittee
for the Department has also recommended a $488.0 thousand
dollar reduction in the Division of Sport Fish.
REPRESENTATIVE FRAN ULMER stressed the importance of the
Snettisham hatchery.
Representative Navarre MOVED to AMEND Amendment FG-10, to
change the funding source from the Snettisham hatchery to
the Fish and Game Fund. Members discussed the Fish and Game
Fund. Commissioner Rosier noted that the Fish and Game Fund
is already committed. He stressed that passage of the
amendment would result in a $100.0 thousand dollars
reduction to one of the projects already approved. Members
discussed the Fairbanks office space. Co-Chair MacLean
noted that she was reviewing whether building construction
is a proper use of Fish and Game Funds. A roll call vote
was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment FG-10 as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson
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The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
Representative Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT FG-11, on
behalf of Representative Davidson (copy on file).
REPRESENTATIVE CLIFF DAVIDSON explained that Amendment FG-11
would add 170.0 thousand dollars in program receipts for the
transition of the Kitoi Bay and Pillar Creek hatchery
managers. The private aquaculture association will pay the
salaries. There being NO OBJECTION, Amendment FG-11 was
adopted.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT FG-1, to add $74.0
thousand dollars for the regional coordinator in Kotzebue
and delete $74.0 thousand dollars for the Southeast Stream
Rehabilitation project. Representative Grussendorf
OBJECTED. He specifically objected to the funding source.
Commissioner Rosier expressed support for the addition of a
Kotzebue regional coordinator. He stressed that the
reduction would have adverse effects but that the Department
would support the amendment.
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to AMEND Amendment FG-1to
change the funding source to general funds by deleting the
decrement. Representative Hanley OBJECTED. Representative
Hoffman spoke on behalf of the motion to amend. A roll call
vote was taken on the motion to amend.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre,
MacLean
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Hanley, Larson
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (6-4).
Representative Hanley OBJECTED to the motion to adopt
Amendment FG-1 as amended. A roll call vote was taken on
the motion to adopt Amendment FG-1 as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Hoffman, Grussendorf, Navarre, MacLean
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
On behalf of Representative Davidson, Representative Hoffman
MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE FG-A (copy on file).
REPRESENTATIVE CLIFF DAVIDSON explained that the intent
language would assure that the Westward Region office of the
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Department of Fish and Game will not be eliminated. He
emphasized the need for regional representation in the
state's leading fishing region.
Commissioner Rosier acknowledged Kodiak's importance as a
regional office but emphasized that cuts must be made.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-58, Side 2)
Representative Davidson spoke against centralization. There
being NO OBJECTION, Intent Language FG-A was adopted.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE FG-B
(copy on file). He explained that funding for hatcheries
will not be continued past FY 94. There being NO OBJECTION,
it was so ordered.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE FG-C
(copy on file). He explained that the intent language would
indicate the project allocations for increasing harvest
opportunities. A total of $333.0 thousand dollars is
appropriated to the Commercial Fisheries component. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs component
CHERYL FRASCA, DIVISION DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR explained that the amendment
would make a technical adjustments in designated grants.
Representative Brown asked which grants would be affected.
The amendment was HELD for further information.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs component
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs component
profiles and maps (copy on file). Representative Therriault
asked that the amendment be HELD open. The amendment was
HELD open.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs component
Frasca explained that the amendment wold add interagency
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receipt authority for the State Emergency Response
Commission. Representative Therriault asked to that the
amendment be HELD open. The amendment was HELD open.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs component
explained that the amendment would transfer travel funds for
the State Emergency Response Commission. Representative
Brown noted that the amendment was related to the previous
amendment. The Governor's Amendment for the Department of
Community and Regional Affairs component #676, Statewide
Assistance was HELD open.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs component
Frasca explained that the amendment would fund two economic
specialists to aid the Community Development Quota program.
Representative Hanley expressed his desire for an offsetting
decrement. Representative Navarre spoke in support of the
amendment. Co-Chair MacLean requested that the amendment be
HELD. The Governor's Amendment for the Department of
Community and Regional Affairs component #1179, Community
Development Assistance was HELD open.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Community and Regional Affairs component
ordered.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-1, by
request of Representative Hudson (copy on file). He
explained that the amendment would reallocate cuts to
Perseverance Theatre and Sealaska Heritage Foundation.
Representative Therriault spoke against the amendment. A
roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Navarre,
Parnell
OPPOSED: Therriault, Hoffman, Martin, Larson, MacLean
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-2 (copy
on file). He explained that the amendment would delete $1.5
million dollars in interagency receipts for the shared fish
tax. Representative Grussendorf spoke against the
amendment. Representative Hanley spoke in support of the
amendment. Co-Chair MacLean noted areas which would be
affected by the amendment. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED to the
motion to adopt Amendment CRA-2. A roll call vote was taken
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on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Hanley, Navarre, Parnell, Therriault,
Larson
OPPOSED: Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Martin, MacLean
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-3, to
delete $22.8 thousand dollars for deputy commissioner
position upgrade (copy on file). She explained that the
amendment would maintain the position as a special
assistant.
EDGAR BLATCHFORD, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
REGIONAL AFFAIRS stressed the importance of the deputy
commissioner position. Representative Hoffman spoke against
the amendment.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
CRA-3.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman
The MOTION PASSED (7-4).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-4 (copy on
file). She explained that the amendment would restore to a
10 percent reduction the designated grant for the Alaska
Special Olympics. She MOVED to AMEND Amendment CRA-4 to
change the funding source to the Mental Health Trust
Account. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
There being NO OBJECTION, Amendment CRA-4 was adopted as
amended.
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-5 (copy on
file). She noted that the amendment would add $5.6 thousand
dollars to the designated grant for the Korean Community of
Anchorage, Inc. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Parnell
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Therriault, MacLean,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-6, on
behalf of Representative Ulmer (copy on file).
(Tape Change, HFC 93-59, Side 1)
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REPRESENTATIVE FRAN ULMER spoke in support of Amendment CRA-
6. She noted that the amendment would restore funding for
Perseverance Theatre's designated grant from a 30 to a 10
percent reduction. She noted that the designated grant
funds a work training program that employs individuals
around the state.
Representative Brown noted that the adoption of Amendment
CRA-1 added $7.3 thousand dollars for Perseverance Theatre.
Representative Brown MOVED to AMEND Amendment CRA-6 by
deleting $7.3 thousand dollars. There being NO OBJECTION,
it was so ordered.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
CRA-6 as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Hanley, Hoffman, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-7 (copy on
file). Amendment CRA-7 was by request of Representative
Davies.
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN DAVIES explained that the amendment
would restore funding for the Fairbanks Native Association
employment program. He noted that the program was
previously funded under the STEP Program.
Representative Therriault spoke in support of the amendment.
He suggested that the program could continue to be funded
through the STEP Program. He asked that the amendment be
HELD open for further information. Amendment CRA-7 was HELD
open.
Representative Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-8, to
appropriate $25.2 thousand dollars to the Bristol Bay Area
Health Corporation for a water safety program.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to AMEND Amendment to insert $22.5
thousand dollars which would reflect a 10 percent reduction.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. A roll call
vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment CRA-8 as
amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre,
Parnell, MacLean
OPPOSED: Therriault, Hanley, Larson
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Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (7-3).
Representative Brown, on behalf of Representative Brice,
MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA-9 (copy on file). She
explained that the amendment would sustain the level of
child care grants paid to child care providers.
Representative Ulmer spoke in support of Amendment CRA-9.
She noted that child care providers in Alaska make less than
garbage collectors. She stressed the importance of
providing quality care for Alaska's children.
Co-Chair MacLean stated that interagency receipts and
federal funding for the Child Care component were reduced by
$37.9 thousand dollars in the FY 94 Governor's proposed
budget.
Mr. Henderson clarified that the additional funding would
increase grants to $22 dollars per child.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
CRA-9.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault, MacLean,
Larson
The MOTION FAILED (5-6).
Representative Brown WITHDREW AMENDMENT CRA-10 (copy on
file).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT CRA- 11 (copy
on file). She stressed that the intent of Amendment CRA-11
is to fund the Day Care Assistance Program at the level of
demand. She maintained that the current funding level will
not cover all those eligible for the program.
Mr. Henderson stated that if a shortfall is anticipated then
a wait list would be developed. The program is needs based.
The majority of participants are at the lowest income level.
Co-Chair MacLean pointed out that there is a $2.5 million
dollar lapse from FY 93. She maintained that a wait list
does not currently exist.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Amendment
CRA-11 as.
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IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Foster, Hoffman, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (3-7).
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT INTENT LANGUAGE CRA-A
(copy on file). Intent Language CRA-A was requested by
Representative Brice. Representative Brice spoke in support
of the intent language. He stated that the intent language
would direct the Department of Community and Regional
Affairs to request a supplement if the per child
reimbursement for child care providers falls below $25
dollars.
Mr. Henderson noted that the current level of reimbursement
is below $25 dollars. He clarified that the Department pays
$20 dollars per child for the first 9 months of the fiscal
year. Payments are increased during the last three months
of the fiscal year to maintain a yearly average of $22
dollars per day per child.
Representative Brown suggested that the intent language be
amended to $22 dollars per child per day. Representative
MOVED to AMEND Intent Language CRA-A, to delete "$25.0" and
insert "$22.0" dollars. Representative Martin spoke against
the intent language. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Intent
Language CRA-A as amended.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre,
MacLean
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Larson
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
(Tape Change, HFC 93-59, Side 2)
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Natural Resources component #431, Land
Development, reference #5000 (copy on file).
NICO BUS, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES explained that the amendment
is a realignment of funding and positions to adequately fund
contractual obligations. There being NO OBJECTION, the
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Governor's amendment for component #431, reference #5000 was
adopted.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Natural Resources component #431, Land
Development, reference #5001 (copy on file). Mr. Bus
explained that the amendment reflects capital projects
personal services. Members discussed the practice of
indicating personal services costs associated with capital
projects in the agency's budget. There being NO OBJECTION,
it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Natural Resources component #431, Land
Development, reference #5002 (copy on file). Mr. Bus
clarified that the amendment would delete two positions.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Natural Resources component #431, Land
Development, reference #5003 (copy on file). Mr. Bus stated
that the amendment would transfer positions from the
Division of Land, land disposal to the Division of
Agriculture for work on agriculture land parcels.
RAGA ELIM, SPECIAL ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES testified that the transfer does not reflect a
change in the Department's philosophy of land disposal. He
stressed that the transfer will allow personnel already
working on land disposal for agricultural disposal to work
in the appropriate division. Co-Chair Larson emphasized
that the positions will continue to do the same job that
they currently perform.
Representative Brown OBJECTED to the motion to adopt
Amendment #421, reference #5003. A roll call vote was taken
on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Foster, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Brown, Hanley
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (8-2).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Natural Resources component #455,
Agriculture Development (copy on file). Representative
Brown OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Grussendorf, Hanley, Martin, Parnell,
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Therriault, Larson
OPPOSED: Foster, Brown, MacLean
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (7-3).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's technical
amendments for the Department of Natural Resources
components #439, #443, #916, #1031, #1191, #427, #802 and
explanation of #442.
Mr. Jones explained that the amendment for component #442
would change a PCN from 100 percent federal funds to 20
percent federal funds and 80 percent CIP. The position's
funding was inadequately reflected.
There being NO OBJECTION, the Governor's technical
amendments for the Department of Natural Resources
components #439, #443, #916, #1031, #1191, #427, #802 and
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Natural Resources component #452, Parks
Management (copy on file). Mr. Bus explained that the
amendment would establish a project manager for the Federal
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project. Representative Foster
OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Hanley, Martin, Therriault, Larson
OPPOSED: Foster, Hoffman, Grussendorf, Parnell, Maclean
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (5-5).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's Amendment for
the Department of Natural Resources component #1882, Oil
Spill Response Fund (copy on file). Representative
Therriault requested that the amendment be held open. The
Governor's Amendment for the Department of Natural Resources
component #1882, Oil Spill Response Fund was HELD open.
HB 55 was HELD in Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
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