Legislature(2007 - 2008)HOUSE FINANCE 519
02/23/2008 10:00 AM House FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
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| HB310 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 310 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 311 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 312 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
February 23, 2008
10:09 AM
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Chenault called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 10:09:59 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Mike Chenault, Co-Chair
Representative Kevin Meyer, Co-Chair
Representative Bill Stoltze, Vice-Chair
Representative Harry Crawford
Representative Les Gara
Representative Mike Hawker
Representative Reggie Joule
Representative Mike Kelly
Representative Mary Nelson
Representative Bill Thomas Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative John Harris
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Ralph Samuels; Representative Sharon Cissna;
Representative Peggy Wilson; Representative Scott Kawasaki;
Representative Bob Buch.
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
KENAI, VALDEZ, KETCHIKAN, KODIAK, SEWARD, MATSU, GLENALLEN,
TOK:
Gregory Carpenter, Seward Waterfront Lodging; Dave Peterson,
Valdez Visitors Bureau; Colleen Stephens, Valdez; John
Devens, Valdez; Dave Cobb, Director, Valdez Fisheries; Stan
Stephens, Stan Stephens Cruises; Sandra White, Tourism Mat-
Su; John Loomis, Talkeetna; Michael Tuckness, Mat-Su;
Carolyn Dull, Mat-Su; Kimberly Baker, Self, Mat-Su; Karen
Nugelos, Nugens Ranch, Mat-Su; Mark Lackey, Executive
director, Catholic Community Services (CCS) Learning Center,
Mat-Su; Bonnie Quill, Executive Director of Mat-Su Visitor
Bureau, Tourism, Mat-Su; Rachel Greenberg, Palmer Senior
Services, Mat-Su; James Garhart, Mat-Su; Barbara Walters,
Interim Director, Lee Shore Center, Kenai; Richard
Warrington, Alaska Brain Injury Awareness Network, Kenai;
Michelle Glaves, Executive Director, Soldotna Chamber of
Commerce; Billie Hardy, Alaska Hardy Adventures, Soldotna;
Steve Horn, Executive Director, Alaska Behavioral Health
Association, Soldotna; Shannon Hamrick, Kenai Peninsula
Tourism Marketing Council; Todd Phillips, Trinkets,
Ketchikan; Diane Naab, Owner, Exploration Gallery,
Ketchikan; Ed Zastrow, Chairman, Pioneer Home Advisory
Board; Patti Mackey, Executive Director, Ketchikan Visitor's
Bureau; Elena Rath, Rendezvous Day Services, Ketchikan; Kari
Erickson, Discover Alaska Tours, Ketchikan; Kevin Gadsey,
Independent Coordinator, Southeast Alaska Independent Living
(SAIL), Ketchikan; Pat Chapman, Southeast Alaska Independent
Living (SAIL), Ketchikan; Jessie Chapman, Southeast Alaska
Independent Living (SAIL), Ketchikan; Naomi Michalsen,
Acting Director, Woman in Safe Homes, Ketchikan; Katy
Hopkins, Children's Director, Woman in Safe Homes,
Ketchikan; Pat Jacobson, University of Alaska Board of
Regents, Kodiak; Pat Jacobson, University of Alaska, Board
of Regents, Kodiak; Barbara Bolson, Director, Kodiak
College, University of Alaska, Kodiak; Flossie Spencer,
Kodiak Women's Resource & Crisis Center, Kodiak; Barbara
Brown, Kodiak College, University of Alaska; Katie Walker,
Faculty, Kodiak College, University of Alaska; Colleen
Newman, Kodiak Women's Resource & Crisis Center, Kodiak;
Debra Johnson Gritman, Kodiak College, University of Alaska;
Rebecca Shields, Kodiak Woman's Resource& Crisis Center;
Janet Buckingham, Kodiak Island Convention & Visitor's
Bureau, Kodiak; Karen Lambert, Alaska Legal Services,
Kodiak; Brian Cameron, Chowder House Restaurant & Private
Charter, Kodiak; Tim Carlson, Larsen Bay Lodge, Larsen Bay;
Cindy Harrington, Kodiak; Mary Nelson, Cruise Line Agencies,
Seward; Alan Lemaster, Salmon Charters, Glenallen
BETHEL, KOTZEBUE, BARROW, NOME, DELTA JUNCTION, OFFNETS:
Richard Beneville, Nome Discovery Tours; Barbara Lippe,
AWIC, Barrow; Louisa Riley, Board Member, AWIC, Barrow;
Virginia Walsh, AWIC, Barrow; Dick Wenger, Rika's Roadhouse,
Delta Junction; Karin Seibenmorgen, Tundra Womens's
Coalition; Kaela Geschke, Tundra Women's Coalition; Chelsea
Gulling, Tundra Women's Coalition; Laurinda O'Brien, Yukon
Kuskokwim Health Center (YKHC); Lynn Crane, Unalaska; Tim
McDonough, Haines; Norman Blank, Haines; Kathleen Menke,
Haines; Amy Reisland-Speer, Denali National Park
SITKA, WRANGELL, PETERSBURG, HOMER, DILLINGHAM, CORDOVA:
Ginger Fortin, Homer; Debbie Crocker, Homer; Patricia Boily,
Homer; Jerry Scholand, Kiana B&B, Homer; Sharon Ryckman,
Board Member, Haven House, Homer; Ron Bowers, Headstart,
Dillingham; Eric Holland, Deputy Director, Bristol Bay Area
Health Corporation (BBAHC), Behavioral Health Program,
Dillingham; Linda Rabideau, Board Member, SAFE, Dillingham;
Ginger Baim, Executive Director, SAFE, Dillingham; Jody
Seitz, SAFE, Dillingham; Nicole Songer, Director, Cordova
Family Resource Center, Cordova; Peg Blumer, Sitkan's
Against Family Violence (SAFV), Sitka; David Berg, Viking
Travel, Petersburg; Bob Howard, Alaska Charter Association,
Homer; Julia Person, Board Member, Haven House, Homer; Angie
Newby, Owner, Homer Real Estate, Homer; Donna Beran, Shelter
Coordinator & Advocate, Haven House, Homer; Anne Maria
Diola, University of Alaska Student, Homer; Carole Hamik,
Whalesong B&B, Homer; Chris Bauman, Executive Director,
Sitka Against Family Violence (SAFV), Sitka
FAIRBANKS:
Taber Rehbaum, Arctic Alliance; Lisa Sportleder, University
of Alaska; Frank Turney; Paloma Harbour, Policy Analyst,
University of Alaska; Pat Fox, Fox Statistical Study; Kim
Jones, Director, Careline Crisis Intervention; Val Dewey;
Brenda Stanfill, Executive Director, Center for Non-Violent
Living; Rick Caulfield, Director University of Alaska-
Fairbanks, Tanana Valley Campus; Victoria Foote, University
of Alaska; Dana Platta, University of Alaska; Tamara De Los
Santos; Jake Hamburg, Student, Student Body President,
University of Alaska-Fairbanks; Lee Kenaston; Jeannette
Grasto, Board Member, NAMI-Fairbanks; Lillian Ruedrich,
Director, Interior Area Health Education, Fairbanks Memorial
Hospital; Andy Harrington; Rena Bower, Program Coordinator,
Dental Hygienist Program, University of Alaska-Fairbanks;
Kate Sunwood, Instructor, University of Alaska-Fairbanks;
Ann Marie Mattchione, President, Alaska Head Start
Association; Ted Baker, Bed & Breakfast Owner; Mary
Richards, B&B Association of Alaska; Erik Wyatt; Katrina
Nunnemann, Program Director, Camp Fire USA, Fairbanks; Scott
Reisland, Alaska Campground Association; Angela Falci
McArdle; Shiva Hullavarad, Office of Electronics, University
of Alaska-Fairbanks, Fairbanks; Rose Marie Atkinson,
Fairbanks; Lou Gross, Director, Fairbanks Senior Center,
Fairbanks; Sheryl Kilgore, Executive Director, Interior
Community Health Center, Fairbanks; Matt Atkinson, Air
Arctic, Fairbanks; Deb Hickok, President & CEO, Fairbanks
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Fairbanks; Mary Rutherford,
President, University of Alaska Foundation, University of
Alaska-Fairbanks
SUMMARY
HB 310 An Act making appropriations for the operating and
loan program expenses of state government, for
certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making
supplemental appropriations; and making
appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c),
Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing
for an effective date.
HB 310 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
HB 312 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 312 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
HB 310-APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS
HB 312-APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
Public Testimony
The following portion was taken in log note format.
Handouts will be on file with the House Finance Committee
through the 25th Legislative Session, contact 465-6814.
After the 25th Legislative Session they will be available
through the Legislative Library at 465-3808.
KENAI, VALDEZ, KETCHIKAN, KODIAK,
SEWARD, MATSU, GLENALLEN, TOK
[NO AUDIO]
10:10:03 AM GREGORY Spoke in support for full funding to
CARPENTER, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
SEWARD the Governor's proposed $8 million
WATERFRONT dollars for marketing and the $1
LODGING million dollar funding request for the
independent grant.
10:12:17 AM DAVE PETERSON, Spoke in support for full funding to
VALDEZ Alaska Travel Industry Association of
VISITORS the Governor's proposed $8 million
BUREAU dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
10:13:14 AM COLLEEN Spoke in support for full funding to
STEPHENS, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
VALDEZ the Governor's proposed $8 million
dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
10:15:56 AM JOHN DEVENS, Spoke in support for full funding to
VALDEZ Alaska Travel Industry Association of
the proposed $8 million dollars for
marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
10:16:57 AM DAVE COBB, Spoke in support for full funding to
DIRECTOR, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
VALDEZ the Governor's proposed $8 million
FISHERIES dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
10:18:11 AM STAN STEPHENS, Spoke in support for full funding to
STAN STEPHENS Alaska Travel Industry Association of
CRUISES the Governor's proposed $8 million
dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for independent grants.
10:19:05 AM SANDRA WHITE, Spoke in support for full funding to
TOURISM MAT-SU Alaska Travel Industry Association of
the proposed $8 million dollars for
marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant program.
10:21:55 AM JOHN LOOMIS, Spoke in support of the education Task
TALKEETNA Force recommendations. He added
comments regarding the needed funding
for schools, which are the foundation
of each community in particular full
funding of the Mat-Su district schools.
10:22:55 AM MICHAEL Testified in support of funding for
TUCKNESS, MAT-substance abuse prevention and
SU treatment programs statewide.
10:24:49 AM CAROLYN DULL, Testified in support of full funding
MAT-SU for behavior and mental health programs
& encouraged full support for substance
abuse prevention and treatment
programs.
10:27:14 AM KIMBERLY Testified in support of funding for
BAKER, MAT-SU substance abuse prevention and
treatment programs adding comments of
support for funding of the behavior and
mental programs. She drew attention to
the number of budget cuts over years to
these types of programs.
10:29:57 AM KAREN NUGELOS, Testified in support of funding for
NUGENS RANCH, behavior and mental health programs.
MAT-SU She pointed out that Alaska has severe
substance abuse issues that need to be
addressed. She added support for
greater funding of the substance abuse
prevention and treatment programs.
10:32:19 AM MARK LACKEY, Addressed budget cuts for Head Start,
EXECUTIVE pointing out that many of these
DIRECTOR, children are the most under-served and
CATHOLIC neediest children in community. Alaska
COMMUNITY is one of 10 states with pre-K program.
SERVICES (CCS) He stressed that children need to be
LEARNING the State's priority, adding support of
CENTER, MAT-SU the Governor's proposal for Head Start
funding.
10:35:08 AM BONNIE QUILL, Spoke in support for full funding to
EXECUTIVE Alaska Travel Industry Association of
DIRECTOR OF the Governor's proposed $8 million
MAT-SU VISITOR dollars for marketing and the $1
BUREAU, million dollars for the independent
TOURISM, MAT-grant.
SU
10:36:14 AM RACHEL She pointed out that the Senior Grant
GREENBERG, program has not increased in many years
PALMER SENIOR and that services are in desperate need
SERVICES, MAT-and should be added to the budget.
SU
10:37:21 AM JAMES GARHART, Encouraged altering the budget with a
MAT-SU new fiscal plan. He recommended better
management of government money.
10:41:29 AM BARBARA Spoke for greater support for the
WALTERS, women's shelters; community support
INTERIM groups and emergency shelters. She
DIRECTOR, LEE testified in support of the $407
SHORE CENTER, thousand dollar funding line item
KENAI recommendation for early learning by
the Governor's in her proposed budget.
10:44:04 AM RICHARD Testified in support of the $100
WARRINGTON, thousand dollar funding for Alaska
ALASKA BRAIN Brain Injury programs.
INJURY
AWARENESS
NETWORK, KENAI
10:45:18 AM MICHELLE Spoke in support for full funding to
GLAVES, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
EXECUTIVE the Governor's proposed $8 million
DIRECTOR, dollars for marketing and the $1
SOLDOTNA million dollars for the independent
CHAMBER OF grant.
COMMERCE
10:46:20 AM BILLIE HARDY, Spoke in support for full funding to
AK HARDY Alaska Travel Industry Association of
ADVENTURES, the proposed $8 million dollars for
SOLDOTNA marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
10:47:27 AM STEVE HORN, Voiced full support for Medicaid
EXECUTIVE funding in the budget; adding support
DIRECTOR, for continued funding of the behavior
ALASKA and mental health programs.
BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH
ASSOCIATION,
SOLDOTNA
10:48:42 AM SHANNON Spoke in support for full funding to
HAMRICK, KENAI Alaska Travel Industry Association of
PENINSULA the proposed $8 million dollars for
TOURISM marketing and the Governor's proposed
MARKETING $1 million dollars for the independent
COUNCIL grant.
10:50:36 AM TODD PHILLIPS, Spoke in support for full funding to
TRINKETS, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
KETCHIKAN the proposed $8 million dollars for
marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
10:51:30 AM DIANE NAAB, Spoke in support for full funding to
OWNER, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
EXPLORATION the Governor's proposed $8 million
GALLERY, dollars for marketing and the $1
KETCHIKAN million dollars for the independent
grant.
10:52:17 AM ED ZASTROW, Spoke in support for full funding of
CHAIRMAN, the State's Pioneer Homes.
PIONEER HOME
ADVISORY BOARD
10:53:54 AM PATTI MACKEY, Spoke in support for full funding to
EXECUTIVE Alaska Travel Industry Association of
DIRECTOR, the proposed $8 million dollars for
KETCHIKAN marketing and the $1 million dollars
VISITORS for the independent grant.
BUREAU
10:56:09 AM ELENA RATH, Noted her work serving seniors with
RENDEZVOUS DAY disabilities. She spoke in support of
SERVICES, the Senior Grant services option.
KETCHIKAN Ms. Rath added support of Brain Injury
training programs.
10:57:47 AM KARI ERICKSON, Spoke in support for full funding to
DISCOVER Alaska Travel Industry Association of
ALASKA TOURS, the Governor's proposed $8 million
KETCHIKAN dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
10:58:26 AM KEVIN GADSEY, Spoke in support of funding for the
INDEPENDENT independent living community. He
COORDINATOR, pointed out that the Mental Health
SOUTHEAST Trust programs should remain fully
ALASKA funded. He added his support for
INDEPENDENT continued training programs for those
LIVING (SAIL), suffering brain injuries.
KETCHIKAN Mr. Gadsey indicated support for the
$100 thousand dollar increment funding
for Alaska Brain Injury programs.
11:00:57 AM PAT CHAPMAN, Indicated support for the trainings
SOUTHEAST associated with brain injuries and
ALASKA testified in support of the $100
INDEPENDENT thousand in funding for Alaska Brain
LIVING (SAIL), Injury programs.
KETCHIKAN
11:02:42 AM JESSI CHAPMAN, Testified in support of the proposed
SOUTHEAST $100 thousand dollar funding for Alaska
ALASKA Brain Injury programs. Added support
INDEPENDENT for full funding of substance abuse
LIVING (SAIL), prevention and treatment programs.
KETCHIKAN
11:05:10 AM NAOMI Spoke for increased funding for
MICHALSEN, domestic violence and sexual assault
ACTING programs. She spoke also as individual
DIRECTOR, survivor of domestic violence, showing
WOMAN IN SAFE that success is possible with help. Ms.
HOMES, Michalsen pointed out that all
KETCHIKAN operating costs are rising.
11:09:16 AM KATY HOPKINS, Spoke for increased funding for
CHILDREN'S domestic violence and sexual assault
DIRECTOR, programs, pointing out that the
WOMAN IN SAFE children are at risk.
HOMES, She hoped to find greater funding for
KETCHIKAN prevention services. With any cuts, the
programs and staff would be lost.
11:12:07 AM PAT JACOBSON, Teleconference fell offline.
UA BOARD OF
REGENTS,
KODIAK
11:13:51 AM
AT EASE
11:16:19 AM
RECONVENED
11:16:23 AM PAT JACOBSON, Spoke in support of full funding for
UNIVERSITY OF the University. She indicated support
ALASKA, BOARD for funding of climate change research
OF REGENTS, on a national and State level. She
KODIAK thanked the Legislature for the
forthcoming support.
11:20:03 AM BARBARA Spoke in support of full funding for
BOLSON, the University. She pointed out that
DIRECTOR, students educated in Alaska often stay
KODIAK in Alaska, supporting their
COLLEGE, UAA, communities.
KODIAK
11:21:50 AM FLOSSIE Spoke in support for full funding for
SPENCER, domestic violence and sexual assault
KODIAK WOMEN'S done throughout the State.
RESOURCE &
CRISIS CENTER,
KODIAK
11:23:32 AM BARBARA BROWN, Spoke in support of full funding for
KODIAK the University of Alaska.
COLLEGE, UAA
11:24:20 AM KATIE WALKER, Spoke in support of full funding for
FACULTY, the University of Alaska.
KODIAK
COLLEGE, UAA
11:24:56 AM COLLEEN Spoke in support for funding for work
NEWMAN, KODIAK with domestic violence & sexual assault
WOMEN'S victims and services helping men and
RESOURCE & woman living in abusive relationships.
CRISIS CENTER,
KODIAK
11:27:36 AM DEBRA JOHNSON Spoke in support of full funding for
GRITMAN, the University of Alaska. She note the
KODIAK statewide need for "high demand
COLLEGE, UAA specialty" job training.
11:28:59 AM REBECCA Spoke in support for continued full
SHIELDS, assistance for victims of domestic
KODIAK WOMAN'S violence and sexual assault. She added
RESOURCE& a plea for continued funding and
CRISIS CENTER education for suicide prevention and
school education against domestic
violence.
11:31:42 AM JANET Spoke in support for full funding to
BUCKINGHAM, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
KODIAK ISLAND the Governor's proposed $8 million
CONVENTION & dollars for marketing and the $1
VISITORS million dollars for the independent
BUREAU, KODIAK grant.
11:32:44 AM KAREN LAMBERT, Spoke in support for renewed funding
ALASKA LEGAL for Alaska Legal Services. The program
SERVICES, assists the low income claimants
KODIAK receive representation in court.
11:34:57 AM BRIAN CAMERON, Spoke in support for full funding to
CHOWDER HOUSE Alaska Travel Industry Association of
RESTAURANT/PRIthe Governor's proposed $8 million
VATE CHARTER. dollars for marketing and the $1
KODIAK million dollars for the independent
grant.
11:35:58 AM TIM CARLSON, Spoke in support for full funding to
LARSEN BAY Alaska Travel Industry Association of
LODGE, LARSEN the proposed $8 million dollars for
BAY marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
11:36:22 AM CINDY Spoke in support of the Governor's
HARRINGTON, proposal for Head Start funding and for
KODIAK early childhood education.
11:40:32 AM MARY NELSON, Spoke in support for full funding to
CRUISE LINE Alaska Travel Industry Association of
AGENCIES, the Governor's proposed $8 million
SEWARD dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
11:42:05 AM ALAN LEMASTER, Echoed support for full funding to
SALMON Alaska Travel Industry Association of
CHARTERS, the Governor's proposed $8 million
GLENALLEN dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
11:44:27 AM AT EASE
11:52:58 AM RECONVENED
[AUDIO RESUMED]
BETHEL, KOTZEBUE, BARROW, NOME, DELTA
JUNCTION, OFF NETS
11:53:15 AM RICHARD Spoke in support for full funding to
BENEVILLE, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
NOME DISCOVERY the Governor's proposed $8 million
TOURS dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
11:55:02 AM BARBARA LIPPE, Noted support for statewide services
AWIC, BARROW against domestic violence & sexual
assault funding. She pointed out that
the Arctic Women in Crisis is open
24/7, offering year-round support for
the community.
11:58:06 AM LOUISA RILEY, Spoke in support of Domestic Violence &
BOARD MEMBER, Sexual Assault funding.
AWIC, BARROW
12:02:12 PM VIRGINIA Spoke in support of Domestic Violence &
WALSH, AWIC, Sexual Assault funding.
BARROW
12:05:09 PM DICK WENGER, Spoke in support for full funding to
RIKA'S Alaska Travel Industry Association of
ROADHOUSE, the proposed $8 million dollars for
DELTA JUNCTION marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
12:08:36 PM KARIN Spoke in support of funding for
SEIBENMORGEN, domestic violence and sexual assault
TUNDRA programs around the State. She pointed
WOMENS'S out that their shelter provides 60% of
COALITION their funding. She addressed the
increased fuel costs.
12:10:10 PM KAELA GESCHKE, Spoke in support of funding for
TUNDRA WOMEN'S domestic violence and sexual assault
COALITION programs. The agency additionally
provides for homelessness issues as
well as a suicide hotline.
12:11:56 PM CHELSEA Spoke in support of funding for
GULLING, domestic violence and sexual assault
TUNDRA WOMEN'S programs. She shared a story
COALITION exemplifying the importance and need of
the shelter.
12:14:44 PM LAURINDA In support of University programs for
OBRIEN, YUKON the health care work force. She
KUSKOKWIM pointed out that twenty-four of the top
HEALTH CENTER hundred jobs in this State are in the
(YKHC) health care field.
12:16:59 PM LYNN CRANE, Spoke in support of the Governor's
UNALASKA increase funding for domestic violence
and sexual assault programs. She
provided examples of how the shelter in
Unalaska serves the community. There
are only 3 employees; the costs
continue to increase due to fuel costs
increases.
12:19:56 PM TIM MCDONOUGH, Spoke in support of $80 thousand
HAINES dollars funding request for parks. The
parks have continual issues determining
who is responsible for addressing bear
issues.
12:21:47 PM NORMAN BLANK, Spoke in support of $80 thousand dollar
HAINES funding increment for statewide parks
to assist with address bear issues.
12:22:51 PM KATHLEEN Indicated support for full funding for
MENKE, HAINES ferries throughout the State. She
requested the Committee consider it as
an investment in tourism.
She expressed a concern for the
emphasis on supporting hatcheries and
felt funding should go to restoration.
She added concern regarding community
issues getting properly vetted;
suggesting there be some sort of proof
of community support.
She mentioned the issues of Chilkat,
noting the lack of community meeting.
12:26:48 PM AMY REISLAND-Spoke in support for full funding to
SPEER, DENALI Alaska Travel Industry Association of
NATIONAL PARK the proposed $8 million dollars for
marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
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12:30:58 PM RECESS February 23, 2008
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2:03:32 PM RECONVENED February 23, 2008
SITKA, WRANGELL, PETERSBURG, HOMER,
DILLINGHAM, CORDOVA
2:04:12 PM GINGER FORTIN, Voiced concerns with funding proposed
HOMER for the Alaska Marine Highway System.
2:05:29 PM DEBBIE Echoed comments made by the previous
CROCKER, HOMER speaker, Ms. Fortin.
2:06:00 PM PATRICIA Commented on concerns regarding health
BOILY, HOMER care expenses and her own uninsured
situation. She pointed out that a
State having such wealth should be
insuring their citizens. She stated
that hard working Alaskans [17%
uninsured] are being driven into
medical travesty.
2:08:36 PM JERRY Spoke in support for full funding to
SCHOLAND, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
KIANA B&B, the Governor's proposed $8 million
HOMER dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
2:10:42 PM SHARON Testified for greater funding for
RYCKMAN, BOARD substance abuse and treatment programs
MEMBER, HAVEN statewide. She urged that the
HOUSE, HOMER Legislature provide greater funding for
domestic violence and sexual assault
victims.
2:13:38 PM RON BOWERS, Spoke in support of the Governor's
HEADSTART, proposed budget for Head Start funding.
DILLINGHAM
2:13:59 PM ERIC HOLLAND, Voiced support for all suicide
DEPUTY prevention programs as proposed in the
DIRECTOR, Governor's budget. He stated that the
BRISTOL BAY proposed budget submitted by the
AREA HEALTH Governor provides optimism, however,
CORPORATION the Legislature slashed that hope. He
(BBAHC), testified in support of greater funding
BEHAVIORAL for substance abuse prevention and
HEALTH, treatment programs.
DILLINGHAM
2:16:07 PM LINDA Voiced support for direct services to
RABIDEAU, individuals. She testified in support
BOARD MEMBER, of funding for behavior and mental
SAFE, health programs.
DILLINGHAM
2:19:18 PM GINGER BAIM, Spoke in strong support of funding for
EXECUTIVE domestic violence and sexual assault
DIRECTOR, programs. She urged that the
SAFE, Legislature meet the proposed
DILLINGHAM Governor's increment.
2:21:46 PM JODY SEITZ, Spoke in support of greater funding for
SAFE, domestic violence and sexual assault
DILLINGHAM programs. She urged that the proposal
submitted by the Governor be doubled.
2:25:29 PM NICOLE SONGER, Encouraged support of funding for
DIRECTOR, domestic violence and sexual assault
CORDOVA FAMILY programs as recommended by the
RESOURCE Governor. She stressed that costs for
CENTER, doing business have increased
CORDOVA dramatically across Alaska.
2:28:33 PM PEG BLUMER, Testified in support of greater funding
SITKAN'S for domestic violence and sexual
AGAINST FAMILY assault programs. She pointed out the
VIOLENCE number of services are provided to
(SAFV), SITKA those victims.
2:30:06 PM DAVID BERG, Spoke in support for full funding to
VIKING TRAVEL, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
PETERSBURG the Governor's proposed $8 million
dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
2:31:43 PM BOB HOWARD, Spoke in support for full funding to
PRESIDENT, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
ALASKA CHARTER the proposed $8 million dollars for
ASSOCIATION, marketing and the $1 million dollars
HOMER for the independent grant.
2:33:39 PM JULIA PERSON, Spoke in support of greater funding for
BOARD MEMBER, domestic violence and sexual assault
HAVEN HOUSE, programs statewide. She stressed that
HOMER the community-based shelters are
constantly busy and that it is an
important need throughout the
communities, which matters. She urged
that the Governor's proposed increase
be honored.
2:35:21 PM ANGIE NEWBY, Spoke in support for full funding to
OWNER, HOMER Alaska Travel Industry Association of
REAL ESTATE, the proposed $8 million dollars for
HOMER marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
2:37:43 PM DONNA BERAN, Begged support for greater funding for
SHELTER domestic violence and sexual assault
COORDINATOR programs statewide. The Alaskan needs
ADVOCATE, continue to rise, while funding
HAVEN HOUSE, continues to decrease.
HOMER
2:40:20 PM ANNE MARIA Spoke in support of full funding for
DIOLA, the University.
UNIVERSITY OF
ALASKA
STUDENT, HOMER
2:41:15 PM CAROLE HAMIK, Spoke in support for full funding to
WHALESONG B&B, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
HOMER the proposed $8 million dollars for
marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
2:43:15 PM CHRIS BAUMAN, Spoke in support of funding for
EXECUTIVE domestic violence and sexual assault
DIRECTOR, programs. She urged that the proposed
SITKA AGAINST increment submitted by the Governor be
FAMILY honored.
VIOLENCE
(SAFV), SITKA
2:45:17 PM BETH LANDO, Spoke in support of full funding for
STUDENT, the University.
UNIVERSITY OF She urged that there be more in depth
ALASKA, conversions regarding the health care
ANCHORAGE crisis state & nation wide.
2:48:01 PM RECESSED
3:36:58 PM RECONVENED
FAIRBANKS
3:37:04 PM TABER REHBAUM, Urged support for increasing the human
ARCTIC services funds & budget in the amount
ALLIANCE of $3 million dollars. The funds are
distributed to non profits and serve
more than 34,000 people.
3:38:54 PM LISA Spoke in support of maintaining funds
SPORTLEDER, for education, especially the
UNIVERSITY OF University step increases. She urged
ALASKA the Legislature to restore the
University's funding to Governor's
proposed level.
3:41:32 PM FRANK TURNEY Testified in support of funding for
behavior and mental health programs
statewide especially for those in
prison.
3:43:31 PM PALOMA Spoke in support of full funding for
HARBOUR, the University.
POLICY
ANALYST,
UNIVERSITY OF
ALASKA
3:44:36 PM PAT FOX, FOX Testified in support of funding for
STATISTICAL behavior and mental health programs.
STUDY She added testimony in support of
funding for substance abuse prevention
and treatment programs.
Ms. Fox requested greater support for
funding of domestic violence and sexual
assault programs.
3:47:07 PM KIM JONES, Pointed out that their suicide line
DIRECTOR, receives 4,000 calls each year for
CARELINE suicide prevention. Alaska leads the
CRISIS nation in deaths by suicide, especially
INTERVENTION youth suicide deaths.
She added her support of funding for
behavior and mental health programs.
3:48:58 PM VAL DEWEY Testified in support of funding for
behavior and mental health programs.
She encouraged wrap-around services and
dual-diagnosis treatment be put into
action.
3:52:58 PM BRENDA Spoke in support of funding for
STANFILL, domestic violence and sexual assault
EXECUTIVE programs. She noted that her agency has
DIRECTOR, lost five full-time positions because
CENTER FOR of cuts and that they serve 973 women
NON-VIOLENT and children and 300 men.
LIVING
3:56:20 PM RICK Spoke in support of full funding for
CAULFIELD, the University. He pointed out that
DIRECTOR UAF over 60% of Alaska's jobs require
TANANA VALLEY certificates and training which can not
CAMPUS be handled without adequate funding.
3:58:21 PM VICTORIA Spoke in support of full funding for
FOOTE, the University which is the largest
UNIVERSITY OF trainer statewide for Alaska hire
ALASKA positions.
She added support of funding for
behavior and mental programs.
Ms. Foote noted that the Legislature
should supports human services matching
health grant.
4:00:58 PM DANA PLATTA, Spoke in support of full funding for
UNIVERSITY OF the University especially supporting
ALASKA climate change research.
4:02:33 PM TAMARA DE LOS Spoke in support of the education Task
SANTOS Force recommendations.
She urged support of the Governor's
proposal for Head Start funding.
4:05:20 PM JAKE HAMBURG, Spoke in support of full funding for
STUDENT, the University.
STUDENT BODY
PRESIDENT, UAF
4:08:33 PM LEE KENASTON Spoke in support of funding to the
Alaska Travel Industry Association
request amount of $8 million for Alaska
tourism marketing and a $1 million
dollar independent grant.
4:09:41 PM JEANNETTE Testified in support of funding for
GRASTO, BOARD behavior and mental health programs.
MEMBER, NAMI-She added support of the suicide
FAIRBANKS prevention initiative, especially
related to youth.
4:12:52 PM LILLIAN Spoke in support of full funding for
RUEDRICH, the University. She noted how the
DIRECTOR, University works with the new health
INTERIOR AREA care business and education programs.
HEALTH The focus is on health care work force
EDUCATION, development. The School of Nursing
FAIRBANKS dollars have decreased.
MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL
4:15:08 PM ANDY Addressed concerns with funding within
HARRINGTON the Department of Commerce, Community
and Economic Development. The
Department should receive dollar for
civil legal aid.
He added recommendations to the
Department of Health and Social
Services Human Services matching grants
renewal; more is needed for rural and
urban matching grant programs.
4:17:22 PM RENA BOWER, Spoke in support of full funding for
PROGRAM the University, especially the dental
COORDINATOR, hygienist program. The Tanana Valley
DENTAL HYGIENE location allows the Bush communities
PROGRAM, UAF have their students use the services
and study.
4:19:43 PM KATE SUNWOOD, Spoke in support of full funding for
INSTRUCTOR, the University of Alaska, especially
UAF the step increases for the teaching
staff.
Teachers are not able to pay their fuel
cost bills on the current salaries.
4:21:26 PM ANN MARIE Spoke in support of the Governor's
MATTCHIONE, proposal for Head Start funding. She
PRESIDENT, testified in support of the $470
ALASKA HEAD thousand dollars funding line item
START recommendation for early learning
ASSOCIATION funding requested in the Governor's
proposed budget.
4:25:28 PM TED BAKER, BED Spoke in support for full funding to
& BREAKFAST Alaska Travel Industry Association of
BUSINESS the proposed $8 million dollars for
marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
4:26:42 PM MARY RICHARDS, Spoke in support for full funding to
B&B OWNER, B&B Alaska Travel Industry Association of
ASSOCIATION OF the proposed $8 million dollars for
ALASKA marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
4:28:10 PM ERIK WYATT Pointed out that his family is one of
the waitlisted families for the Head
Start program. Some of those schools
have closed. He encouraged support of
the Governor's proposal for the Head
Start funding. He added support of the
$470 thousand dollars funding line item
recommendation for early learning
funding requested in the Governor's
proposed budget.
4:29:12 PM KATRINA Spoke in support of the Governor's
NUNNEMANN, proposal for Head Start funding. She
PROGRAM indicated her support of childcare
DIRECTOR, funding.
CAMPFIRE USA, She added testimony in support of human
FAIRBANKS services matching grant.
4:30:54 PM SCOTT Pointed out that he represents an
REISLAND, association with over 85 campgrounds.
ALASKA These small businesses cannot market on
CAMPGROUND their own. He spoke in support of
ASSOCIATION funding to the Alaska Travel Industry
Association, $8 million for Alaska
tourism marketing and a $1 million
dollar independent grant.
4:32:36 PM ANGELA FALCI Testified in support of funding for
MCARDLE behavior and mental health programs.
4:33:47 PM SHIVA Spoke in support of full funding for
HULLAVARAD, the University.
OFFICE OF
ELECTRONICS,
UAF, FAIRBANKS
4:35:30 PM ROSE MARIE Spoke in support for full funding to
ATKINSON, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
FAIRBANKS the proposed $8 million dollars for
marketing and the $1 million dollars
for the independent grant.
4:36:10 PM LOU GROSS, Spoke in support for greater funding
DIRECTOR, for senior services and the Pioneer
FAIRBANKS Homes statewide.
SENIOR CENTER,
FAIRBANKS
4:40:16 PM SHERYL Testified in support of funding for
KILGORE, behavior and mental programs. She
EXECUTIVE noted that costs are increasing, while
DIRECTOR, revenue is declining. She urged
INTERIOR further funding for local grant blocks,
COMMUNITY State grant funding for community
HEALTH CENTER, health centers & increased Medicaid to
FAIRBANKS a 200% poverty level.
4:42:06 PM MATT ATKINSON, Spoke in support for full funding to
AIR ARCTIC, Alaska Travel Industry Association of
FAIRBNAKS the Governor's proposed $8 million
dollars for marketing and the $1
million dollars for the independent
grant.
4:44:24 PM DEB HICKOK, Spoke in support for full funding to
PRESIDENT & Alaska Travel Industry Association of
CEO, FAIRBANKS the Governor's proposed $8 million
CONVENTION & dollars for marketing and the $1
VISITORS million dollars for the independent
BUREAU, grant.
FAIRBANKS
4:45:58 PM MARY Spoke in support of full funding for
RUTHERFORD, the University. The State is in
PRESIDENT OF critical need for specific jobs that
THE UNIVERSITY are trained within the University
OF ALASKA system. The University should be
FOUNDATION, treated the same as other agencies in
UNIVERSITY OF the budget.
ALASKA,
FAIRBANKS
4:48:44 PM Representative Explained that two constituents of his,
Hawker Elisa and Ted Eller were not able to
testify because of technical problems,
but had submitted an emailed testimony
regarding behavioral health issue
concerns statewide.
4:50:06 PM ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:49 P.M.
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