Legislature(1995 - 1996)
03/02/1995 01:47 PM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 2, 1995
1:30 P.M.
TAPE HFC 95-37, Side 1, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 95-37, Side 2, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 95-38, Side 1, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 95-38, Side 2, #000 - #435.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Mark Hanley called the House Finance Committee
meeting to order at 1:47 p.m.
PRESENT
Co-Chair Hanley Representative Martin
Co-Chair Foster Representative Mulder
Representative Brown Representative Navarre
Representative Grussendorf Representative Parnell
Representative Kelly Representative Therriault
Representative Kohring
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Alan Austerman; Representative Bill Williams;
John Walsh, Staff, Representative Foster; Nancy Slagle,
Director, Division of Budget Review, Office of the
Management and Budget, Office of the Governor; John Salemi,
Director, Public Defender Agency, Department of
Administration; Brant McGee, Director, Office of Public
Advocacy, Department of Administration; Wendy Redman, Vice
President, University of Alaska; Del Smith, Department of
Public Safety.
SUMMARY
HB 137 An Act making supplemental appropriations for
operating expenses of state government for fiscal
year 1995; and providing for an effective date.
CSHB 137 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation.
HOUSE BILL NO. 137
"An Act making supplemental appropriations for
operating expenses of state government for fiscal year
1995; and providing for an effective date."
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Representative Navarre MOVED to adopt Amendment 1
(Attachment 1). He explained that Amendment 1 would fully
fund the request of the Department of Corrections for
Correctional Industries. He stressed that a reduction will
result in the closure of most of the correctional industry
programs for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Representative Mulder spoke in opposition to Amendment 1.
He asserted that the Department of Corrections made a
conscious decision to exceed their appropriation level. He
emphasized that two additional managers were approved at the
Wildwood and Spring Creek facilities.
Representative Navarre shared Representative Mulder's
frustration with the Department of Corrections. He argued
that to penalize the Department forces undesired impacts.
He emphasized that the Correctional Industry program is a
good management tool.
Representative Brown spoke in support of funding for the
Correctional Industry program. She stressed that the
private sector works closely with the Department. She
accentuated that the program helps to provide jobs to
prisoners upon release. She pointed out that the State's
prison system has been in crisis. She suggested that a zero
base approach be taken.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION to adopt Amendment
1.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Foster
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
Representative Navarre MOVED to adopt Amendment 2
(Attachment 2). Representative Mulder OBJECTED.
Representative Navarre explained that Amendment 2 would add
$2.0 million dollars for Statewide Institutions. He
acknowledged that the Department overspent their budget. He
argued that the Department cannot realize sufficient savings
in the remainder of the fiscal year to meet the approved
funding level.
Representative Mulder argued against the amendment. He
pointed out that many of the Commissioner's FY 95 requests
were funded in the operating budget. He maintained that the
Department has spent more than was requested by the
Governor.
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Representative Brown observed that the vacancy factor
approved in the FY 95 operating budget was higher than could
be achieved. She emphasized that correctional institutions
require 24 hour supervision. She questioned the effect of
relocating prisoners on the State's public safety. She
emphasized that the Department's management has changed.
Representative Navarre observed that the FY 95 budget for
the Department of Corrections was built on the Department's
ability to realize savings from changes in operation. He
noted that the Department was not able to achieve the
budgeted vacancy factor. He acknowledged that the
Department did not make changes recommended by the
Legislature. He stressed that the new Administration is
willing to implement some of the proposed solutions. He
noted that the Department is requesting $3.0 million dollars
for the rest of FY 95. He stressed that the Department
would still have to realize a $1.0 million dollar savings.
Representative Mulder pointed out that a realignment of
prisoners was funded by the Subcommittee. He argued that
the Department did not take the opportunity to utilize
efficiencies.
Representative Navarre acknowledged that efficiencies were
not achieved. He observed that there was a 11 percent
growth factor. He stressed that savings for empty beds
cannot be realized if additional prisoners are expected to
fill the beds.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION to adopt Amendment
2.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Foster
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
Representative Navarre urged the Committee to provide the
opportunity for the Department to receive funding in another
vehicle if they can clearly justify the alternatives taken.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Representative Brown MOVED to adopt Amendment 3 (Attachment
3).
Co-Chair Hanley OBJECTED. Representative Brown explained
that Amendment 3 would fully fund the FY 95 supplemental
request by the Office of Public Advocacy. She emphasized
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that the Office of Public Advocacy and the Public Defender
Agency are part of the criminal justice system. She
observed that the Constitution requires court ordered
representation be provided. She accentuated that the
inability to provide representation interferes with the
adjudication system and hampers law enforcement efforts.
BRANT MCGEE, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PUBLIC ADVOCACY, DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION stated that the supplement request is
needed to pay bills to contractors and other professionals
who provide legal services. He emphasized that cases
appointee by the court to the Office of Public Advocacy
cannot be refused. He emphasized that the Agency may have
to delay cases until FY 96. He observed that abused and
neglected children will be adversely affected if cases
cannot be continued. If cases are continued a $333.0
million dollar shortfall would result.
Representative Grussendorf noted that the Legislature has
increased law enforcement efforts. He maintained that all
individuals deserve representation. He spoke in support of
Amendments 3 and 4.
Representative Kohring spoke against Amendments 3 and 4. He
acknowledged that the Office of Public Advocacy and the
Public Defender Agency are working with minimal dollars and
have a large backlog of cases. He emphasized that the
situation is not unanticipated or an emergency. He
maintained that the problem is on going and requires changes
in budgeting. He noted that additional funding can be
achieved through collections. He accentuated that the
emphasize should be placed on other receipts and sources of
revenues.
Representative Brown noted that receipts for services
rendered are included in the budget. She noted that a
report in 1990 by the Ombudsman found that the Legislature
has failed to fund the Office of Public Advocacy's (OPA)
basic budget request for three years, even though OPA has
documented an on going increase in work load and associated
costs.
Mr. McGee observed that OPA's budget has traditionally been
short-funded by approximately $500.0 thousand dollars. He
clarified that there are no opportunities to collect
receipts that are not already included in OPA's FY 95
operating budget.
Representative Kohring pointed out that $200.0 thousand
dollars of OPA's request is being funded.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION to adopt Amendment
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3.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Foster, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (3-8).
Representative Brown MOVED to adopt Amendment 4 (Attachment
4). She observed that the Public Defender Agency handles
17,000 cases with 57 lawyers that work and average of 56.5
hours a week. She maintained that the public will be harmed
by the failure to fund the request. She observed that cases
will be delayed.
Representative Navarre spoke in support of Amendment 4. He
stressed that a class action lawsuit could result from
caseloads that do not allow adequate representation as
required by the Constitution.
JOHN SALEMI, DIRECTOR, PUBLIC DEFENDER AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION observed that the Agency handles 17,000 cases
of which the majority are criminal. He observed that the
Agency is already short by 10 lawyers, as determined by the
National Standards Association. He stressed that the
supplemental request will only keep the 13 regional offices
open to the end of the year. He noted the expense of
representation in rural areas of the State.
(Tape Change, HFC 95-37, Side 2)
Mr. Salemi stated that if funding is denied that cases will
be delayed. He observed that defendants have the right to
have their cases processed within 120 days. Defendants or
the court can insist that cases continue.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Foster, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (3-8).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Representative Brown MOVED to adopt Amendment 5 (Attachment
5). She noted that the amendment would fund adult Medicaid
services such as optometrists and eyeglasses, dental care,
treatment of speech, occupational therapy, and hearing and
language disorders. The loss of these services impacted
more than 16,000 Alaskans.
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Co-Chair Hanley observed that the decision was made not to
fund the last 10 optional Medicaid services. He emphasized
that it is not appropriate to restore this funding in the
middle of the fiscal year. He stated that the Committee is
working with the Department to prioritize services.
Representative Therriault stressed that a policy call was
made. He expressed the hope that a proposal be developed
for the next fiscal year.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION Amendment 5.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Foster
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (3-7).
Representative Brown MOVED to adopt Amendment 6 (attachment
6). Co-Chair Hanley OBJECTED for purpose of discussion. He
observed his intention of restoring $310.0 thousand dollars
in federal receipts for the Department of Health & Social
Services, Division of Family and Youth Services.
Representative Brown WITHDREW Amendment 6.
Co-Chair Hanley MOVED to adopt Amendment 6A. He explained
that the amendment would restore $310.0 thousand dollars in
federal receipts for the Department of Health & Social
Services, Division of Family and Youth Services.
Representative Martin spoke against Amendment 6A. He
stressed that the State should not take federal money just
be cause it is available.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Kelly, Kohring,
Mulder, Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley
OPPOSED: Martin
The MOTION PASSED (10-1).
Representative Brown MOVED to adopt Amendment 7 (Attachment
7). Co-Chair Hanley OBJECTED. Representative Brown spoke
in support of the amendment. The amendment would fully fund
the FY 95 supplemental request for the Division of Family
and Youth Services, for operational costs at Mclaughlin
Youth Center. She maintained that the funding is needed to
maintain security.
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Co-Chair Hanley noted that $460.0 thousand dollars of the
$580,500 thousand dollar request was approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Foster, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (3-8).
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Representative Martin MOVED to adopt Amendment 8 (Attachment
8). Representative Parnell OBJECTED. Representative Martin
explained that the amendment would appropriate $55.6
thousand dollars to the Department of Labor for census
mapping. He spoke in support of the amendment. He
clarified that no funding has been appropriated for this
item by the Division of Election.
Representative Mulder noted that his support for the
amendment was continent on the Division of Election's
willingness to transfer funding to the Department of Labor.
Representative Martin noted that the Division of Elections
has agreed to transfer funding in FY 96.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION to adopt Amendment
8.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf, Martin
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Mulder, Parnell, Therriault,
Foster, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to adopt Amendment 9
(Attachment 9). Representative Parnell OBJECTED.
Representative Grussendorf explained that the amendment
would appropriate $682.4 thousand dollars to support the
Community Jails Program. He maintained that 17 communities
containing contract jails were lead to believe that the
Governor's Task Force on the Community Jails Program would
make adjustments for the current year.
Representative Parnell stressed that adjustments should be
made in the FY 96 budget. He argued that the Task Force did
not mislead communities. He noted that the Department can
transfer funds.
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DEL SMITH, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
stated that he is not aware of funding within the Department
that can be transferred to cover community jail costs. He
acknowledged that the Department indicated that it would
honor the Task Force's recommendations.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION to adopt Amendment
9.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Foster
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Co-Chair Foster MOVED to adopt Amendment 10 (Attachment 10).
He explained that the amendment would combine sections 27
and 34 into one to allow the Department more flexibility.
Co-Chair Hanley noted that the funding remains the same.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Grussendorf MOVED to adopt Amendment 11
(Attachment 11). Representative Parnell OBJECTED.
Amendment 11 would appropriate $739,836 thousand dollars,
attributable to interest earned on the Alaska Marine Highway
System Fund, from the general fund to the Alaska Marine
Highway System Fund. He emphasized the importance of the
Alaska Marine Highway to residents of Southeast Alaska.
In response to a question by Representative Mulder,
Representative Grussendorf noted that the Columbia would be
held in dry dock until June. Representative Mulder
questioned if $175.0 thousand dollars would be sufficient to
keep the Columbia on schedule. Representative Grussendorf
did not think $175.0 thousand dollars would be sufficient.
Representative Martin noted that revenues were reduced as a
result of a decline of ridership. Representative
Grussendorf stressed that the Alaska Marine Highway System
pays for a portion of its cost.
Representative Navarre noted that the Tustumena will be dry
docked an additional eight weeks during the busy summer
months if the request is not approved.
Representative Therriault maintained that the shortfall is
the result of policy calls by management of the Alaska
Marine Highway System.
Representative Mulder noted that the FY 95 House Finance
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Subcommittee recommended that the Alaska Marine Highways be
held harmless from serious reductions. He acknowledged
that there were factors that were beyond the control of the
Department. He MOVED to AMEND Amendment 11 to a reduced
funding level of $250.0 thousand dollars. Representative
Grussendorf argued that $250.0 thousand dollars would not be
sufficient to allow ships to operate on schedule.
Representative Navarre spoke in support of sufficient
funding to allow the Tustumena which serves Kodiak to begin
service on schedule.
REPRESENTATIVE BILL WILLIAMS noted the importance of the
ferry system on his district. He ask the Committee to
support the request for additional funding. Representative
Grussendorf argued in favor of increasing the funding amount
in the amendment to the amendment.
REPRESENTATIVE ALAN AUSTERMAN stated that he did not support
the supplemental request for additional funding for the
ferry system. He maintained that the Alaska Marine Highway
System can live within its budget.
Representative Navarre pointed out that service will have to
be reduced if a supplemental request is not granted. He
stressed that communities will be penalized because
committee members are "mad at the Department."
(Tape Change, HFC 95-38, Side 1)
Representative Martin alleged that any supplemental request
granted will be added to the future base. He stressed that
agencies must live within their appropriations.
Representative Grussendorf stressed that 17,000 residents in
13 communities in Southeast Alaska depend on ferry service.
He conceded that bad management decisions resulted in a loss
of $500.0 thousand dollars. He emphasized that the
reduction in service will occur during peak weeks.
Representative Austerman asserted that the Department is
using the reduction of service as a threat to get extra
funds. He stressed that the Department must be forced to
take responsibility for their own budgets.
Representative Navarre disagreed that the Department is
using a reduction of services as a threat. He emphasized
that the decision to keep ships in dry dock is the result of
a lack of options. He stressed that the Committee must
weight the cost to communities and the public. He noted
that changes implemented by the Alaska Marine Highway System
have increased revenues in an effort to cover the cost of
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operations.
Representative Kelly in response to comments made by
Representative Austerman, noted that a highway that suffers
maintenance can be driven on. He noted that without a
supplemental appropriation a major portion of Southeast
Alaska's transportation system will be shut down. He spoke
in support of additional funding.
Representative Austerman maintained that Kodiak residents
accept that the Alaska Marine Highway System saves money by
tying up ships.
REPRESENTATIVE JERRY MACKIE pointed out that the ferry
system is the highway system for 37 communities in his
district. He added that his constituents pay to support
their highway. He noted that the extent of state support
has been reduced. He observed that his communities do not
have jet service and are dependent on the ferry system.
Co-Chair Hanley observed that a poor management decisions
contributed to the need for a supplemental.
Representative Navarre noted that the original supplemental
request was for $2.3 million dollars. The request was
reduced by Office of Management and Budget to $739,836
thousand dollars. He maintained that the Department needs
to have the flexibility to manage the system.
There being NO OBJECTION, the motion to amend Amendment 11
to $250.0 thousand dollars was adopted.
Representative Navarre MOVED to AMEND Amendment 11 to $500.0
thousand dollars. Representative Martin OBJECTED.
Representative Navarre WITHDREW his motion to amend
Amendment 11.
Representative Navarre MOVED to AMEND Amendment 11 to $400.0
thousand dollars. A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Kelly, Navarre, Therriault, Brown, Grussendorf,
Foster
OPPOSED: Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell, Hanley
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
A roll call vote was taken on the main MOTION to adopt
Amendment 11 at the amended level of $400.0 thousand
dollars.
IN FAVOR: Kelly, Navarre, Therriault, Brown, Grussendorf,
Foster
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OPPOSED: Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell, Hanley
The MOTION PASSED (6-5).
Representative Navarre WITHDREW Amendment 12.
Representative Brown MOVED to adopt Amendment 13 at an
amended level of $110.0 thousand dollars (Attachment 12).
The amendment would appropriate $110.0 thousand dollars for
snow removal at the University of Alaska, Anchorage and
Prince William Sound campuses. Co-Chair Hanley pointed out
that the University will have to absorb some of the snow
removal costs. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
ALASKA COURT SYSTEM
Representative Navarre MOVED to adopt Amendment 14
(Attachment 13). He explained that the amendment would add
$158.6 thousand dollars for costs associated with the Arctic
North Slope royalty case. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Co-Chair Foster MOVED to adopt Amendment 15 (Attachment 14).
He explained that the amendment would reinstate $1.8 million
dollars in corporate receipts to the Department of Revenue,
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) to match federal
HUD funds. He noted that the appropriation will provide
necessary improvements for rural housing projects. He
emphasized that housing is desperately needed in rural
Alaska.
JOHN WALSH, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER explained, in
response to concerns expressed by Representative Martin,
that the amendment will not impact the transfer of corporate
receipts. He noted that corporate receipts are not subject
to the default provisions.
Representative Martin OBJECTED. Co-Chair Foster noted that
the appropriation will bring in $9.0 million dollars in
federal matching funds.
Representative Kohring reiterated that the amendment will
leverage a large sum for the state of Alaska. He noted that
private funding is not available for rural housing. He
noted that there is chronic overcrowding and a lack of
weatherization in rural Alaska.
Co-Chair Hanley expressed concern with actions taken by
AHFC. He repeated that AHFC has indicated that if the State
takes a dividend from their corporate receipts that their
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bond rating will be adversely effected.
Co-Chair Hanley clarified in response to a question by
Representative Parnell, that this item was not discussed
during the FY 95 budget deliberations. Representative Brown
summarized that there are new unanticipated federal dollars
that will be lost if a state match is not provided.
Mr. Walsh observed that there has been a continual effort by
congressional leaders to provide funding for improvement of
Alaska's rural housing.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION to adopt Amendment
15.
IN FAVOR: Mulder, Navarre, Parnell, Brown, Grussendorf,
Kelly, Kohring, Foster
OPPOSED: Martin, Therriault, Hanley
The MOTION PASSED (8-3).
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
Representative Therriault MOVED to adopt Amendment 16
(Attachment 15). He explained that the amendment will
provide funding for replacement of panels in the Butrovich
Building in the University of Alaska. He emphasized that
the panels must be ordered in this fiscal year in order to
be available before winter.
Representative Mulder questioned the cost to purchase the
panels.
WENDY REDMAN, VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA did not
know the exact amount needed for the purchase of the panels.
Co-Chair Hanley spoke in support of funding for the purchase
of the needed panels. He suggested that the additional
funding could be appropriated in the FY 96 budget.
Amendment 16 was HELD in Committee for further discussion.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Representative Brown MOVED to adopt Amendment 17 (Attachment
16). She noted that the amendment would fund $48.0 thousand
dollars for the continuation of the Citizen's Foster Care
Review Board in the Department of Administration.
Co-Chair Hanley spoke in opposition of the amendment. He
maintained that the need was not unanticipated.
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A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Foster
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
MISCELLANEOUS
Representative Martin MOVED to adopt Amendment 18
(Attachment 17). He explained that the amendment would
transfer the unappropriated balance of the Earnings Reserve
Account into the principle of the Permanent Fund.
Co-Chair Hanley felt that the issue needed further
discussion. He noted that there were some estimates that
permanent fund dividends would be reduced by the transfer.
He clarified that the Earnings Reserve Account would not be
subject to the Constitutional Budget Reserve sweep since it
is established in the Permanent Fund.
Discussion ensued in regards to the effect of the transfer
on permanent fund dividends. Representative Brown spoke
against adoption of Amendment 18. Representative Martin
maintained that the only way to ensure that the money will
be saved for future legislatures is by placing it into the
principle of the Permanent Fund.
Representative Parnell stated that he supports the concept,
but feels there needs to be more discussion.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Kelly, Martin, Mulder
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Grussendorf, Kohring, Hanley,
Foster
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Co-Chair Hanley MOVED to adopt Amendment 19 (Attachment 18).
He explained that the amendment would appropriate $1.5
million dollars to the Disaster Relief Fund. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Co-Chair Hanley MOVED to adopt Amendment 20 (Attachment 19).
He explained that the amendment would fully fund payments
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for judgments against the State. There being NO OBJECTION,
it was so ordered.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Co-Chair Hanley MOVED to adopt Amendment 21 (Attachment 20).
He explained that the amendment would add a new section
regarding the effective date for payments by the Department
of Corrections for contempt of court fines. He explained
that the section was inadvertently removed when the bill was
redrafted.
Representative Brown OBJECTED for purpose of discussion.
She observed that the amendment indicates that the
appropriation is effective only if the Court deposits the
money into the general fund. She asked if the
Administration supports the amendment.
Co-Chair Hanley explained that the amendment asks the
Attorney General to notify the Governor that there is no
court order that would prevent the money from going to
general fund. Representative Brown questioned if the
amendment prevents the Court from making any dispositions of
the money other than to the general fund.
Ms. Slagle stated that the appropriation would be null and
void if the Court decided to do anything with the money
other than to place it into the general fund. She noted
that there has been a request that money be placed into a
trust fund for the prisoners. She observed that the request
was drafted by the Department of Law.
Representative Grussendorf spoke in support of the
amendment.
There being NO OBJECTION, Amendment 21 was adopted.
Representative Navarre stated that he felt the amendment was
unnecessary. Representative Brown expressed objections
based on her belief that the amendment was unnecessary.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Representative Navarre MOVED to RESCIND the Committee's
action in failing to adopt Amendment 4. THe amendment would
fund the Public Defender Agency at $125.0 thousand dollars.
He explained that the Public Defender Agency anticipates
program receipts from permanent fund dividend collections
which cannot be spent without authorization. He suggested
that the general fund amount could be reduced to $36.0
thousand dollars.
Co-Chair Hanley pointed out that the $89.0 thousand dollars
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from permanent fund collections will be deposited into the
general fund.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION to rescind.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre
OPPOSED: Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Parnell,
Therriault, Foster, Hanley
The MOTION FAILED (3-7).
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Representative Martin MOVED to adopt old section 15. He
explained that the amendment would add $259.5 thousand
dollars for additional safekeeping and debt management
advisor fees. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
Co-Chair Hanley referred to Amendment 16.
Ms. Redman observed that the University is negotiating a
construction bid for replacement of the panels on the
Butrovich Building. She explained that the funding must be
available when the bid is granted. She stated that the
amount needed in FY 95 general fund dollars is $989.0
thousand dollars.
Representative Therriault amended Amendment 16 to reflect
$989.0 thousand dollars in general fund dollars.
Representative Therriault MOVED to adopt amended Amendment
16. Representative Navarre spoke in support of the
amendment. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Mulder MOVED to report CSHB 137 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations.
CSHB 137 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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