Legislature(1993 - 1994)
03/29/1993 01:45 PM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
MARCH 29, 1993
1:45 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Ron Larson called the meeting of the House Finance
Committee to order at 1:45 P.M.
PRESENT
Co-Chair Larson Representative Brown
Co-Chair MacLean Representative Foster
Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Grussendorf
Representative Hoffman Representative Martin
Representative Navarre Representative Parnell
Representative Therriault
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Irene Nicholia; Representative Carl Moses;
Representative Fran Ulmer; Representative John Davies;
Representative Bill Hudson; Representative Ramona Barnes;
Representative Jerry Mackie; Representative Tom Brice; Jeff
Morrison, Director, Administrative Service Support Systems,
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; Mike Greany,
Director, Legislative Finance Division; Cheryl Frasca,
Director, Division of Budget Review, Office of Management
and Budget, Office of the Governor; Mike Cushing, Research
Analyst, Fish Tax Program, Department of Community and
Regional Affairs; Nico Bus, Chief, Financial Services,
Department of Natural Resources; Raga Elim, Special
Assistant, Department of Natural Resources.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
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 for further
discussion. The following departments were closed:
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Department of Administration
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Department of Revenue
Department of Corrections
Department of Labor
Department of Fish and Game
Department of Commerce and Economic Development
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Public Safety
Department of Community and Regional Affairs
University of Alaska
HOUSE BILL 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."
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Co-Chair Larson MOVED DOA #2 (new amendment) which would
restore funds for nutrition, transportation and support
services to the Older Alaskans Commission. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson stated that DOA #3 would be WITHDRAWN with
the same concept addressed in the reappropriation or
supplemental budget. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
withdrawn.
Representative Brown MOVED Intent Language for DOA-A which
would direct the telecommunications council to continue
their work in coordinating the delivery of broadcast
services. Co-Chair MacLean indicated her support of the
intent. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Navarre MOVED DOA #13 which would provide a
funding shift for equal employment opportunities.
Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman.
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-7).
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
JEFF MORRISON, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUPPORT
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SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, spoke
to the transfer of 470 funds from the Department of Military
and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to the Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) near-shore project. He
pointed out that DMVA does not have the extra $500 thousand
dollars within the current Governor's amended budget for the
depot project. The original departmental request was $1.3
million dollars which included a separate $100 thousand
dollars for the oil and hazardous substance depot project.
Representative Therriault elaborated, the DMVA budget
includes $800 thousand dollars yet the Department has broken
that amount down differently. He emphasized the block of
money. Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to RESCIND action taken on
DEC #18. Representative Therriault OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley,
Hoffman, Martin, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Therriault, Brown, Navarre.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-3).
Representative Therriault MOVED TO AMEND DEC #18 changing
the amount to $400 thousand dollars split between DEC and
DMVA. Mr. Morrison pointed out the shift would require DMVA
to reduce the Response Preparedness and Planning component
from $600 thousand dollars to $200 thousand dollars which
would be harmful to the program. Representative Hoffman
OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Therriault, Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre,
Parnell.
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Hoffman, Martin, Larson,
MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Representative Hanley MOVED TO AMEND DEC #18 changing the
amount to $200 thousand dollars. He stated it would not
affect the Department's response ability. Co-Chair MacLean
OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman,
Navarre, Parnell, Therriault.
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OPPOSED: Foster, Martin, Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-4).
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Representative Navarre WITHDREW REV #8. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was withdrawn.
Representative Martin MOVED Intent Language REV-B which
would delete all unfunded PCN's within the Department.
Representative Brown asked if the elimination of the
position could affect a vacancy calculation.
MIKE GREANY, DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION,
explained the vacancy factor calculation used by each
individual department. Representative Martin pointed out
the intent would affect only unfunded positions within the
Commissioner's Office.
CHERYL FRASCA, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF BUDGET REVIEW, OFFICE
OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, advised
that unfunded PCN's have currently been deleted. There
being NO OBJECTION to the Intent Language, it was adopted.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-79, Side 2).
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Representative Navarre MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on CORR
Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION to RESCIND.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown.
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, MacLean, Larson.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-7).
Representative Navarre MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on CORR
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown.
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
Foster, Larson, MacLean.
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The MOTION FAILED, (4-7).
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Representative Hanley MOVED Governor's amendment Section
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED TO RESCIND action of failure to adopt
F&G #1. There being NO OBJECTION, it was rescinded.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED F&G #1 which would reinstate three
regional coordinators in Kotzebue, Dillingham and Southeast.
Representative Grussendorf OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
Foster, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-4).
Representative Hoffman MOVED F&G #12 which would increase
the Kotzebue Board of Fisheries and Game's regional council.
Representative Hanley OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Hanley,
Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on F&G #2.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was rescinded. Co-Chair
MacLean MOVED amendment F&G #2. Representative Navarre
OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, MacLean,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Navarre, Brown.
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The MOTION PASSED, (9-2).
Representative Navarre MOVED F&G #9.
REPRESENTATIVE JERRY MACKIE explained the amendment would
reinstate $388 thousand dollars to the Klawock Hatchery.
Co-Chair MacLean recommended raw fish tax as a funding
source. Representative Mackie replied that if the House
Finance Committee recommended using that tax, the community
would not object. He reiterated that the money for the
Klawock Hatchery is a priority for the community.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-80, Side 1).
Representative Hanley noted all hatcheries should be treated
equally and added he would not support the amendment.
Representative Hanley OBJECTED to F&G #9. Representative
Grussendorf pointed out that the Raw Fish Tax would be an
inappropriate funding source.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Brown, Foster, Grussendorf,
Hoffman.
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Hanley, Martin,
Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED Governor's amendment #672.
Representative Brown pointed out Section (3) of #672 was
held open in order to transfer that section to DEC.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED adoption of Governor's amendment
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Navarre,
MacLean, Larson, Martin.
OPPOSED: 0
The MOTION PASSED, (11-0).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED TO RESCIND the previous action taken
on CRA #2.
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MICHAEL CUSHING, RESEARCH ANALYST, FISH TAX PROGRAM,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS, explained the
impact of the deletion of program receipts. He provided the
Committee with handouts. [Attachment #2, #3, #4]. Mr.
Cushing added it was estimated that $3 million dollars would
be accumulated of which DCRA would receive $1.5 million
dollars. The cost of collection and disbursement will come
from the Department of Revenue.
Representative Navarre emphasized that the shared fishing
tax program would not be a good distribution for funds. He
OBJECTED to rescinding action on CRA #2.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Therriault, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley,
Hoffman, Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
OPPOSED: Brown, Navarre.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-2).
Representative Navarre MOVED CRA #2. Co-Chair MacLean
OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Navarre, Therriault.
OPPOSED: Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman,
Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (3-7).
Representative Brown MOVED CRA #7 which would restore
funding for the Fairbanks Native Association employment
program. Representative Hanley OBJECTED.
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN DAVIES explained the need for funding
the restoration. He asked that funding originate from the
general fund rather than the STEP Program. Representative
Therriault advised that the STEP Program funding would be
more appropriate.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-80, Side 2).
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
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IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown.
OPPOSED: Foster, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson.
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-6).
Representative Brown MOVED TO RESCIND action on failure to
adopt CRA #6. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
MacLean.
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-5).
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Representative Therriault MOVED TO RESCIND action on failure
to adopt the Governor's amendment #452. Co-Chair MacLean
OBJECTED. Representative Therriault stated the money could
originate from federal funds. Co-Chair MacLean WITHDREW THE
OBJECTION. There being NO FURTHER OBJECTION, the amendment
was before the Committee. Representative Therriault MOVED
Governor's amendment #452. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
adopted.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED DNR #1 which would increase nursery
operations. The remaining sections of the amendment were
withdrawn. Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hanley, Hoffman, Parnell, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Therriault.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-2).
Representative Brown MOVED DNR #4 which would restore the
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Governor's FY 94 request for the Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED. Representative
Therriault said that the Department had offered that
position in the 1% scenario proposal.
NICO BUS, CHIEF, FINANCIAL SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES, stated the loss of the position would jeopardize
the loss of federal revenue.
RAGE ELIM, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES, added the requested amount would make
the position whole not needing additional positions.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Hanley, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Representative Therriault MOVED DNR #8 which would pro-rate
the $75 thousand dollars for State Fairs. Co-Chair MacLean
pointed out that the pro-rating of state fair moneys was
done disproportionately. She encouraged that the funds be
allocated based on an equal percentage reduction (36.55%)
applied to each grant from their current grant amount.
There being NO OBJECTION, DNR #8 was adopted.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED TO AMEND DNR #8 as recommended in the
Committee allocation amount. Representative Therriault
stressed he did not want to place general fund dollars back
into the budget. Co-Chair MacLean WITHDREW the motion and
asked to keep DNR #8 open for further consideration. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was held open.
Representative Brown MOVED DNR #11 which would restore
funding for oil and gas lease programs. Representative
Therriault OBJECTED. Mr. Bus noted the reduction would
eliminate one lease sale in FY 94.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, MacLean.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Hanley, Larson.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
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The MOTION FAILED, (4-6).
Representative Brown MOVED DNR #5 which would restore the
component to the Governor's FY 94 request, at the same time
would maintain personal service funding for twenty-two
positions as authorized in FY 93. Mr. Elim pointed out that
information resulting from the position would insure proper
decision making in land management. Representative
Therriault OBJECTED to DNR #5.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Hanley, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Representative Navarre MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on DNR
level. Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Larson.
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Hoffman, Martin.
Representative MacLean was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-6).
Representative Navarre MOVED DNR #13 which provide funds to
start a program for developing and marketing virus-free seed
potatoes.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-81, Side 1).
Representative Hanley recommended using program receipts to
pay for the program. Representative Davies pointed out
currently there is not a program existing. Representative
Therriault emphasized that the $50 thousand dollar request
would not be sufficient to start a program and recommended
placing the program into the Division of Agriculture.
Representative Brown requested $240 thousand dollars of ARLF
funds be added in order to start the program. Co-Chair
Larson replied that ARLF would not be an appropriate source.
Representative Davies interjected that $50 thousand dollars
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could establish the beginning of the program.
Representative Therriault OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre.
OPPOSED: Therriault, Hanley, Hoffman, Martin,
Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
Representative Foster was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (3-7).
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Representative Therriault MOVED Governor's amendment #799.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was adopted.
Representative Parnell MOVED DPS #2 which would increase
wildlife protection in Bristol Bay, Alaska Peninsula/Eastern
Aleutians and Western Aleutians/Bering Sea.
REPRESENTATIVE CARL MOSES spoke in support of the amendment.
Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman,
Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
OPPOSED: Brown, Martin, Navarre.
Representative Therriault was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-3).
Representative Hanley MOVED Intent Language DPS-A which
would keep the canine scent detection unit in the Fairbanks
area narcotics task force. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Representative Therriault MOVED TO RESCIND CED #5. Co-Chair
MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hanley, Navarre, Parnell,
Therriault, Brown, Larson.
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OPPOSED: Foster, Hoffman, MacLean.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-3).
Representative Therriault MOVED TO AMEND CED #5 by deleting
the $80 thousand dollar general fund contractual from the
Commissioner's Office. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hanley, Navarre, Parnell,
Therriault, Brown, Larson.
OPPOSED: Foster, Hoffman, MacLean.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-3).
Representative Therriault MOVED CED #9 which would provide
funding for PSP/Domoic Acid sampling program.
Representative Hanley declared a conflict of interest as he
serves on a marketing board. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Parnell, Therriault, Brown,
Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Larson.
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Martin, MacLean.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-3).
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
Representative Navarre MOVED UOA #1 which would add $115
thousand dollars to the University of Alaska for the rural
college/Tanana Valley Campus. Representative Davies
provided the Committee with information. [Attachment #5].
Representative Navarre added that $125 thousand dollars
could originate from a decrement to the Alaska Geography
Textbook. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Therriault, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hoffman.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Hanley, MacLean,
Larson.
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The MOTION PASSED, (6-5).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
MARCH 29, 1993
1:45 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Ron Larson called the meeting of the House Finance
Committee to order at 1:45 P.M.
PRESENT
Co-Chair Larson Representative Brown
Co-Chair MacLean Representative Foster
Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Grussendorf
Representative Hoffman Representative Martin
Representative Navarre Representative Parnell
Representative Therriault
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Irene Nicholia; Representative Carl Moses;
Representative Fran Ulmer; Representative John Davies;
Representative Bill Hudson; Representative Ramona Barnes;
Representative Jerry Mackie; Representative Tom Brice; Jeff
Morrison, Director, Administrative Service Support Systems,
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; Mike Greany,
Director, Legislative Finance Division; Cheryl Frasca,
Director, Division of Budget Review, Office of Management
and Budget, Office of the Governor; Mike Cushing, Research
Analyst, Fish Tax Program, Department of Community and
Regional Affairs; Nico Bus, Chief, Financial Services,
Department of Natural Resources; Raga Elim, Special
Assistant, Department of Natural Resources.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
HB 55 An Act making appropriations for the operating and
loan program expenses of state government and to
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capitalize funds; and providing for an effective
date.
HB 55 was held in Committee for further
discussion. The following departments were closed:
Department of Administration
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Department of Revenue
Department of Corrections
Department of Labor
Department of Fish and Game
Department of Commerce and Economic Development
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Public Safety
Department of Community and Regional Affairs
University of Alaska
HOUSE BILL 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."
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Co-Chair Larson MOVED DOA #2 (new amendment) which would
restore funds for nutrition, transportation and support
services to the Older Alaskans Commission. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson stated that DOA #3 would be WITHDRAWN with
the same concept addressed in the reappropriation or
supplemental budget. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
withdrawn.
Representative Brown MOVED Intent Language for DOA-A which
would direct the telecommunications council to continue
their work in coordinating the delivery of broadcast
services. Co-Chair MacLean indicated her support of the
intent. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Navarre MOVED DOA #13 which would provide a
funding shift for equal employment opportunities.
Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman.
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, Larson, MacLean.
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The MOTION FAILED, (4-7).
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
JEFF MORRISON, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SUPPORT
SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, spoke
to the transfer of 470 funds from the Department of Military
and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to the Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) near-shore project. He
pointed out that DMVA does not have the extra $500 thousand
dollars within the current Governor's amended budget for the
depot project. The original departmental request was $1.3
million dollars which included a separate $100 thousand
dollars for the oil and hazardous substance depot project.
Representative Therriault elaborated, the DMVA budget
includes $800 thousand dollars yet the Department has broken
that amount down differently. He emphasized the block of
money. Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to RESCIND action taken on
DEC #18. Representative Therriault OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley,
Hoffman, Martin, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Therriault, Brown, Navarre.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-3).
Representative Therriault MOVED TO AMEND DEC #18 changing
the amount to $400 thousand dollars split between DEC and
DMVA. Mr. Morrison pointed out the shift would require DMVA
to reduce the Response Preparedness and Planning component
from $600 thousand dollars to $200 thousand dollars which
would be harmful to the program. Representative Hoffman
OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Therriault, Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre,
Parnell.
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Hoffman, Martin, Larson,
MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Representative Hanley MOVED TO AMEND DEC #18 changing the
amount to $200 thousand dollars. He stated it would not
affect the Department's response ability. Co-Chair MacLean
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OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman,
Navarre, Parnell, Therriault.
OPPOSED: Foster, Martin, Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-4).
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Representative Navarre WITHDREW REV #8. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was withdrawn.
Representative Martin MOVED Intent Language REV-B which
would delete all unfunded PCN's within the Department.
Representative Brown asked if the elimination of the
position could affect a vacancy calculation.
MIKE GREANY, DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION,
explained the vacancy factor calculation used by each
individual department. Representative Martin pointed out
the intent would affect only unfunded positions within the
Commissioner's Office.
CHERYL FRASCA, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF BUDGET REVIEW, OFFICE
OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, advised
that unfunded PCN's have currently been deleted. There
being NO OBJECTION to the Intent Language, it was adopted.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-79, Side 2).
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Representative Navarre MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on CORR
Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION to RESCIND.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown.
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, MacLean, Larson.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-7).
Representative Navarre MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on CORR
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A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown.
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
Foster, Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-7).
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Representative Hanley MOVED Governor's amendment Section
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED TO RESCIND action of failure to adopt
F&G #1. There being NO OBJECTION, it was rescinded.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED F&G #1 which would reinstate three
regional coordinators in Kotzebue, Dillingham and Southeast.
Representative Grussendorf OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
Foster, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-4).
Representative Hoffman MOVED F&G #12 which would increase
the Kotzebue Board of Fisheries and Game's regional council.
Representative Hanley OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Hanley,
Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on F&G #2.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was rescinded. Co-Chair
MacLean MOVED amendment F&G #2. Representative Navarre
OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
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IN FAVOR: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, MacLean,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Navarre, Brown.
The MOTION PASSED, (9-2).
Representative Navarre MOVED F&G #9.
REPRESENTATIVE JERRY MACKIE explained the amendment would
reinstate $388 thousand dollars to the Klawock Hatchery.
Co-Chair MacLean recommended raw fish tax as a funding
source. Representative Mackie replied that if the House
Finance Committee recommended using that tax, the community
would not object. He reiterated that the money for the
Klawock Hatchery is a priority for the community.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-80, Side 1).
Representative Hanley noted all hatcheries should be treated
equally and added he would not support the amendment.
Representative Hanley OBJECTED to F&G #9. Representative
Grussendorf pointed out that the Raw Fish Tax would be an
inappropriate funding source.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Brown, Foster, Grussendorf,
Hoffman.
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Hanley, Martin,
Larson, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED Governor's amendment #672.
Representative Brown pointed out Section (3) of #672 was
held open in order to transfer that section to DEC.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED adoption of Governor's amendment
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Navarre,
MacLean, Larson, Martin.
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OPPOSED: 0
The MOTION PASSED, (11-0).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED TO RESCIND the previous action taken
on CRA #2.
MICHAEL CUSHING, RESEARCH ANALYST, FISH TAX PROGRAM,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS, explained the
impact of the deletion of program receipts. He provided the
Committee with handouts. [Attachment #2, #3, #4]. Mr.
Cushing added it was estimated that $3 million dollars would
be accumulated of which DCRA would receive $1.5 million
dollars. The cost of collection and disbursement will come
from the Department of Revenue.
Representative Navarre emphasized that the shared fishing
tax program would not be a good distribution for funds. He
OBJECTED to rescinding action on CRA #2.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Therriault, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley,
Hoffman, Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
OPPOSED: Brown, Navarre.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-2).
Representative Navarre MOVED CRA #2. Co-Chair MacLean
OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Navarre, Therriault.
OPPOSED: Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman,
Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (3-7).
Representative Brown MOVED CRA #7 which would restore
funding for the Fairbanks Native Association employment
program. Representative Hanley OBJECTED.
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN DAVIES explained the need for funding
the restoration. He asked that funding originate from the
general fund rather than the STEP Program. Representative
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Therriault advised that the STEP Program funding would be
more appropriate.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-80, Side 2).
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown.
OPPOSED: Foster, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson.
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-6).
Representative Brown MOVED TO RESCIND action on failure to
adopt CRA #6. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Brown,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
MacLean.
Representative Hanley was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-5).
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Representative Therriault MOVED TO RESCIND action on failure
to adopt the Governor's amendment #452. Co-Chair MacLean
OBJECTED. Representative Therriault stated the money could
originate from federal funds. Co-Chair MacLean WITHDREW THE
OBJECTION. There being NO FURTHER OBJECTION, the amendment
was before the Committee. Representative Therriault MOVED
Governor's amendment #452. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
adopted.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED DNR #1 which would increase nursery
operations. The remaining sections of the amendment were
withdrawn. Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hanley, Hoffman, Parnell, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Therriault.
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Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-2).
Representative Brown MOVED DNR #4 which would restore the
Governor's FY 94 request for the Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED. Representative
Therriault said that the Department had offered that
position in the 1% scenario proposal.
NICO BUS, CHIEF, FINANCIAL SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES, stated the loss of the position would jeopardize
the loss of federal revenue.
RAGE ELIM, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES, added the requested amount would make
the position whole not needing additional positions.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Hanley, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Representative Therriault MOVED DNR #8 which would pro-rate
the $75 thousand dollars for State Fairs. Co-Chair MacLean
pointed out that the pro-rating of state fair moneys was
done disproportionately. She encouraged that the funds be
allocated based on an equal percentage reduction (36.55%)
applied to each grant from their current grant amount.
There being NO OBJECTION, DNR #8 was adopted.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED TO AMEND DNR #8 as recommended in the
Committee allocation amount. Representative Therriault
stressed he did not want to place general fund dollars back
into the budget. Co-Chair MacLean WITHDREW the motion and
asked to keep DNR #8 open for further consideration. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was held open.
Representative Brown MOVED DNR #11 which would restore
funding for oil and gas lease programs. Representative
Therriault OBJECTED. Mr. Bus noted the reduction would
eliminate one lease sale in FY 94.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, MacLean.
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OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Hanley, Larson.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-6).
Representative Brown MOVED DNR #5 which would restore the
component to the Governor's FY 94 request, at the same time
would maintain personal service funding for twenty-two
positions as authorized in FY 93. Mr. Elim pointed out that
information resulting from the position would insure proper
decision making in land management. Representative
Therriault OBJECTED to DNR #5.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Hoffman, Navarre, Brown, Grussendorf,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Foster,
Hanley, MacLean.
The MOTION FAILED, (5-6).
Representative Navarre MOVED TO RESCIND action taken on DNR
level. Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, Larson.
OPPOSED: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Hoffman, Martin.
Representative MacLean was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (4-6).
Representative Navarre MOVED DNR #13 which provide funds to
start a program for developing and marketing virus-free seed
potatoes.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-81, Side 1).
Representative Hanley recommended using program receipts to
pay for the program. Representative Davies pointed out
currently there is not a program existing. Representative
Therriault emphasized that the $50 thousand dollar request
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would not be sufficient to start a program and recommended
placing the program into the Division of Agriculture.
Representative Brown requested $240 thousand dollars of ARLF
funds be added in order to start the program. Co-Chair
Larson replied that ARLF would not be an appropriate source.
Representative Davies interjected that $50 thousand dollars
could establish the beginning of the program.
Representative Therriault OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre.
OPPOSED: Therriault, Hanley, Hoffman, Martin,
Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
Representative Foster was not present for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED, (3-7).
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Representative Therriault MOVED Governor's amendment #799.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was adopted.
Representative Parnell MOVED DPS #2 which would increase
wildlife protection in Bristol Bay, Alaska Peninsula/Eastern
Aleutians and Western Aleutians/Bering Sea.
REPRESENTATIVE CARL MOSES spoke in support of the amendment.
Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman,
Parnell, Larson, MacLean.
OPPOSED: Brown, Martin, Navarre.
Representative Therriault was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-3).
Representative Hanley MOVED Intent Language DPS-A which
would keep the canine scent detection unit in the Fairbanks
area narcotics task force. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Representative Therriault MOVED TO RESCIND CED #5. Co-Chair
MacLean OBJECTED.
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A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hanley, Navarre, Parnell,
Therriault, Brown, Larson.
OPPOSED: Foster, Hoffman, MacLean.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-3).
Representative Therriault MOVED TO AMEND CED #5 by deleting
the $80 thousand dollar general fund contractual from the
Commissioner's Office. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Grussendorf, Hanley, Navarre, Parnell,
Therriault, Brown, Larson.
OPPOSED: Foster, Hoffman, MacLean.
Representative Martin was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED, (7-3).
Representative Therriault MOVED CED #9 which would provide
funding for PSP/Domoic Acid sampling program.
Representative Hanley declared a conflict of interest as he
serves on a marketing board. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Navarre, Parnell, Therriault, Brown,
Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Larson.
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Martin, MacLean.
The MOTION PASSED, (8-3).
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
Representative Navarre MOVED UOA #1 which would add $115
thousand dollars to the University of Alaska for the rural
college/Tanana Valley Campus. Representative Davies
provided the Committee with information. [Attachment #5].
Representative Navarre added that $125 thousand dollars
could originate from a decrement to the Alaska Geography
Textbook. Co-Chair MacLean OBJECTED.
A roll call was taken on the MOTION.
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IN FAVOR: Navarre, Therriault, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hoffman.
OPPOSED: Martin, Parnell, Hanley, MacLean,
Larson.
The MOTION PASSED, (6-5).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
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