Legislature(1993 - 1994)
04/19/1993 01:36 PM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 19, 1993
1:36 p.m.
TAPE HFC 93-108, Side 2, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-109, Side 1, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-109, Side 2, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 93-110, Side 1, #000 - #665.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Committee to order
at 1:36 p.m.
PRESENT
Co-Chair Larson Representative Hoffman
Co-Chair MacLean Representative Martin
Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Navarre
Representative Brown Representative Parnell
Representative Foster Representative Therriault
Representative Grussendorf
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Ulmer; Representative Mackie; Mike Greany,
Director, Legislative Finance Division; Cheryl Frasca,
Director, Division of Budget Review, Office of Management
and Budget; Janet Clarke, Director, Division of
Administrative Services, Department of Health and Social
Services; Arthur H. Snowden, II, Administrative Director,
Alaska Court System; Sharon Barton, Director, Division of
Administrative Services, Department of Administration; Nico
Bus, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Natural
Resources; Bruce Botelho, Assistant Attorney General,
Department of Law; Rod R. Mourant, Special Assistant,
Department of Revenue; Kenneth E. Bischoff, Director,
Division of Administrative Services, Department of Public
Safety; Ron Lind, Director, Plans, Programs and Budget,
Headquarters, Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities; Mary Lou Burton, Fiscal Analyst, Department of
Fish and Game; Alison Elgee, Director of Budget, University
of Alaska; Tom Chappelle, Project Manager, Permitting Group,
Air Component, Department of Environmental Conservation;
Robert Reges, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Law;
Tom Stahr, Anchorage Municipal Light and Power Company;
Clayton Hurless, Copper Valley Electric Association; Dana
LaTour, Department of Corrections.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
HB 119 "An Act authorizing a sentencing court to impose a
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sentence of a day fine instead of a sentence of
imprisonment on a defendant convicted of a
misdemeanor; directing the Alaska Supreme Court to
develop and implement a day fine plan; requiring
the Department of Corrections to report to the
legislature on the use of day fines; amending
Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 32; and
providing for an effective date."
CSHB 119 (JUD) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with a fiscal
impact note by the Alaska Court System, dated
3/12/93; and with two zero fiscal notes by the
Department of Administration, dated 4/9/93; and
with three zero fiscal notes by the Department of
Public Safety, dated 4/8/93; the Department of
Law, 3/12/93; and Department of Health and Social
Services.
HB 135 "An Act making supplemental and special
appropriations for the expenses of state
government; making, amending, and repealing
capital and operating appropriations; and
providing for an effective date."
HB 135 was HELD in Committee.
HB 167 "An Act relating to air quality control and the
prevention, abatement, and control of air
pollution; relating to civil and criminal
penalties, damages, and other remedies for air
quality control violations; clarifying the
definition of `hazardous substance' to include
releases and threatened releases to the
atmosphere; amending the lien provisions relating
to the oil and hazardous substance release
response fund; relating to inspection and
enforcement powers of the Department of
Environmental Conservation; and providing for an
effective date."
CSHB 167 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with a fiscal
impact note by the Department of Environmental
Conservation and with a fiscal impact note by the
Department of Law.
SB 100 "An Act making supplemental and special
appropriations for the expenses of state
government; making, amending, and repealing
capital and operating appropriations; and
providing for an effective date."
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SB 100 was HELD in Committee.
HOUSE BILL NO. 119
"An Act authorizing a sentencing court to impose a
sentence of a day fine instead of a sentence of
imprisonment on a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor;
directing the Alaska Supreme Court to develop and
implement a day fine plan; requiring the Department of
Corrections to report to the legislature on the use of
day fines; amending Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure
32; and providing for an effective date."
REPRESENTATIVE FRAN ULMER spoke in support of HB 119. She
explained that HB 119 gives the courts another option for
criminal penalties. She stressed that there are over 200
misdemeanors waiting to serve their time. Only property
crimes would be affected. She clarified that the sentencing
judge will determine if day fines are used.
Co-Chair MacLean asked for an explanation of day fine
calculations. Representative Ulmer referred to page 4, line
26. She noted that the maximum fine is set for class A
misdemeanors not to exceed 365 day fine units; class B
misdemeanors not to exceed 90 day fine units.
Co-Chair MacLean asked if seasonal employment could be
considered.
ARTHUR H. SNOWDEN, III, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA
COURT SYSTEM assured her that seasonal employment could be
considered. He discussed the Alaska Court System fiscal
note. He asserted that day fines are an effective penalty.
Representative Navarre MOVED to report CSHB 119 (JUD) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
CSHB 119 (JUD) was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a fiscal impact note by the
Alaska Court System, dated 3/12/93; and with two zero fiscal
notes by the Department of Administration, dated 4/9/93; and
with three zero fiscal notes by the Department of Public
Safety, dated 4/8/93; the Department of Law, 3/12/93; and
Department of Health and Social Services.
HOUSE BILL NO. 167
"An Act relating to air quality control and the
prevention, abatement, and control of air pollution;
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relating to civil and criminal penalties, damages, and
other remedies for air quality control violations;
clarifying the definition of `hazardous substance' to
include releases and threatened releases to the
atmosphere; amending the lien provisions relating to
the oil and hazardous substance release response fund;
relating to inspection and enforcement powers of the
Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing
for an effective date."
House Bill 167 was in a subcommittee consisting of chair
Representative Therriault with Representatives Hanley, Brown
and Parnell. Members were provided with a Committee
Substitute for HB 167, Work Draft 8-LS0492\R (Attachment 1).
Representative Hanley explained that several amendments had
been offered to the Committee during the 4/15/93 House
Finance Committee meeting. He noted that four amendments
were held from the 4/15/93 meeting (Amendments 15, 16, 17
and 19).
CLAYTON HURLESS, COPPER VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION asked
that utilities be allowed to pass additional administrative
costs assessed by the state on to consumers on a monthly
pass through basis. He stressed that a rate case would be
costly.
TOM STAHR, ANCHORAGE MUNICIPAL LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
testified in favor of a monthly pass through of
administrative costs assessed by the state.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT Work Draft 8-LS0492\R.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Brown discussed CSHB 167 (FIN). She noted
that several of her concerns have been addressed in the
Committee Substitute.
ROBERT REGES, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW
discussed sections .010 and .015. He observed that the
Department's fiscal concerns have been addressed in the
Committee Substitute. He noted that the definition of
"facility" has been further clarified.
Representative Hanley noted that fees paid by small
businesses will be paid under emissions fees not hourly
charges.
TOM CHAPPELLE, PROJECT MANAGER, PERMITTING GROUP, AIR
COMPONENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION stated
that the Department feels that concerns of the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) have been addressed by the Committee
Substitute.
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Representative Hoffman asked how rural power utilities will
be affected. Mr. Chappelle stated that permits will be
required of many rural power utilities that have not had to
obtained permits previously. He added that they will not
necessarily be required to install pollution control
equipment at current facilities. He emphasized that many
small villages will not be required to obtain permits. He
clarified that rural inspections will sample three or four
villages a year.
Representative Brown referred to page 31, line 20. She
noted that the word "may" was deleted by the Subcommittee.
She MOVED to delete "may" on page 31, line 20. There being
NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Brown asked if all of EPA's concerns had been
addressed. Mr. Regis replied that the only outstanding
issue is addressed in Amendment 17 by the Department of Law.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT 17
(Attachment 2). Mr. Regis explained that Amendment 17 would
allow penalties to be assessed on a daily basis. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT 15 (Attachment
3). She explained that the Amendment would clarify when
interest would be accrued when a fee is not paid. A penalty
for nonpayment of the fee is established in section (b) of
Amendment 15. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT 16 (Attachment
4). She explained that harm to persons or property would be
taken into account when assessing damage. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT 18
(Attachment 5). He explained that the amendment would add a
criminal penalties section to CSHB 167 (FIN). The criminal
penalties would be addressed by class of felony. He noted
that criminal penalties were originally included in HB 167.
He maintained that the criminal penalties would act as a
deterrent.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-109, Side 1)
Mr. Regis noted that page 2, subsection (h) "offense" should
be changed to "violation". Co-Chair Larson MOVED to delete
"offense" and insert "violation" where it occurs in
Amendment 18. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
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Mr. Regis suggested that "certified" be deleted. He
stressed that the intent is not that the notice be given
through certified mail. He added that "send, by certified
mail, a copy" be deleted and "provide written notice" be
inserted. Representative Navarre MOVED to AMEND Amendment
17: Delete "send, by certified mail, a copy," Insert
"provide written notice." Mr. Chappelle further explained
the amendment.
Representative Hanley requested that the amendment be
divided to allow the section concerning notice to stand
separately. Mr. Regis stated that if the intent is to
separate misdemeanors from felonies then subsections (b) and
(c) should be segregated. In addition, the words
"knowingly" and "recklessly" would be deleted from (i).
Representative Navarre suggested that a conceptional
amendment be adopted to divide the portions regarding
misdemeanors from the portions regarding felonies. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT portions regarding
misdemeanors. Mr. Regis stated that different substantive
crimes will not be created by the amendment as divided and
moved.
Representative Hanley MOVED to RESCIND the Committee's
action in dividing Amendment 18. There being NO OBJECTION,
it was so ordered.
Mr. Regis observed that Amendment 18 should be amended to
read: "(g) The department shall provide written notice of
this section to an owner operator who applies for a permit
under this chapter or who request assistance in applying for
a permit under this chapter. For purposes of (a) of this
section, a person is considered to have received the notice
if the person certifies in writing that the notice was
received by a representative, employee, or employer of the
person."
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to AMEND Amendment 18: "(g) The
department shall provide written notice of this section to
an owner operator who applies for a permit under this
chapter or who request assistance in applying for a permit
under this chapter. For purposes of (a) of this section, a
person is considered to have received the notice if the
person certifies in writing that the notice was received by
a representative, employee, or employer of the person."
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT 18 as
amended. Representative Therriault OBJECTED. A roll call
vote was taken on the motion.
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IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre
OPPOSED: Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Therriault,
MacLean, Larson
The MOTION FAILED (4-7).
Mr. Chappelle discussed the new fiscal note accompanying
CSHB 167 (FIN). He noted that an additional $442.8 thousand
dollars in authorization is needed to carry out the
legislation in FY 94.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT AMENDMENT 19
(Attachment 6). Representative Brown OBJECTED.
Representative Hanley stated that the amendment would allow
utilities to pass through fees without a rate case.
Representative Brown felt that the amendment would remove
the incentive to control emissions. A roll call vote was
taken on the motion to adopt Amendment 19.
IN FAVOR: Foster, Hanley, Hoffman, Martin, Parnell,
Therriault, Larson
OPPOSED: Brown, Grussendorf, Navarre, MacLean
The MOTION PASSED (7-4).
Representative Navarre MOVED to report CSHB 167 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
CSHB 167 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a fiscal impact note by the
Department of Environmental Conservation and with a fiscal
impact note by the Department of Law.
SENATE BILL NO. 100
"An Act making supplemental and special appropriations
for the expenses of state government; making, amending,
and repealing capital and operating appropriations; and
providing for an effective date."
HOUSE BILL NO. 135
"An Act making supplemental and special appropriations
for the expenses of state government; making, amending,
and repealing capital and operating appropriations; and
providing for an effective date."
Members were presented with a comparison, dated 3/16/93, of
CSHB 135 (FIN) Work Draft \J,and CSSB 100 (FIN)am
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(Attachment 7).
Co-Chair Larson reviewed supplemental appropriation
differences between the House and Senate companion bills,
CSHB 135 (FIN) and CSSB 100 (FIN)am. He noted that sections
which contained identical amounts would remain the same.
The Committee evaluated the remaining sections.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Governor's
recommendations regarding ANWR.
CHERYL FRASCA, DIVISION DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR explained that the Governor's
amendments would make a reappropriation from the ANWR
appropriation to Arctic Power not to exceed $250.0 thousand
dollars. There is a balance before the reappropriation of
$650.0 thousand dollars. The lapse date is being extended.
Co-Chair Larson suggested that the Governor's amendments
regarding ANWR be considered with in the reappropriation
legislation. Committee members agreed. Co-Chair Larson
MOVED to AMEND the motion to delete the Governor's
amendments regarding ANWR. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Senate number of $175.0
thousand dollars for the Division of Elections, Office of
the Governor. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted that the Senate reduced section 2,
Public Defender from $383.0 thousand dollars to $300.0
thousand dollars. Representative Brown MOVED to ADOPT the
House number, $383.0 thousand dollars. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 3, RATNET,
House $200.0 thousand dollars and Senate $138.4 thousand
dollars. Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to ADOPT the House number,
$200.0 thousand dollars to section 3. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 4, Personnel
Board, House $64.0 thousand dollars and Senate $49.0
thousand dollars. Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to ADOPT $90.0
thousand dollars to section 4.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-109, Side 2)
SHARON BARTON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION discussed the affect
of $90.0 thousand dollars to section 4. She noted that 10
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employees would be laid off for a month without full
funding. There being NO OBJECTION, $90.0 thousand dollars
was adopted in section 4.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 5, Office of
Public Advocacy, House $616.4 thousand dollars and Senate
$500.0 thousand dollars. Representative Brown MOVED to
ADOPT the House number, $616.4 thousand dollars to section
5. Representative Martin OBJECTED. A roll call vote was
taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Hanley,
Parnell, MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Foster, Martin, Therriault
The MOTION PASSED (8-3).
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 12, Judgement
and Claims, House $1,133.6 million dollars and Senate $309.8
thousand dollars. Ms. Frasca noted that the Senate had
deducted the appropriation to the Southeast Conference for
reapportionment litigation reimbursement.
BRUCE BOTELHO, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW
noted that additional settlements result in a total of
$1.436.6 million dollars including the Southeast Conference
judgement. Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to ADOPT the House number
of $1.436.6 million dollars. There being NO OBJECTION, it
was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted that CSSB 100(FIN)am has an additional
section under the Department of Law, $284.5 thousand dollars
for court ordered costs for plaintiffs: Weiss v. State.
Mr. Botelho explained that the appropriation will reimburse
the cost of defending the settlement. Representative Martin
MOVED to ADOPT the Senate number of $284.5 thousand dollars,
Department of Law. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 13, Income &
Excise, House $325.0 thousand dollars and Senate $225.0
thousand dollars. Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to ADOPT the
Senate number to section 14, $225.0 thousand dollars.
ROD MOURANT, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
explained that the positions have not been hired. Co-Chair
Larson MOVED to AMEND the motion to adopt $275.0 thousand
dollars. Representative Hanley OBJECTED. A roll call vote
was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Foster, Grussendorf, Navarre, Larson
OPPOSED: Hanley, Martin, Therriault, MacLean
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Representatives Hoffman and Parnell were not present for the
vote.
The MOTION PASSED (5-4).
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT in section 14, $375.0
thousand dollars to the Department of Revenue for increased
audit activities. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
Representative Brown WITHDREW HER OBJECTIONS to section 16,
Ratification and amendment of prior year expenditures. Co-
Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT section 16, Ratification and
amendment of prior year expenditures. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 22, Public
Assistance Data Processing, House $174.0 thousand dollars
and Senate zero. He noted that the Administration is
requesting that the section be deleted and reappropriated to
Department of Public Safety for data processing charge-back.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Senate's deletion of
section 22. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 25, Foster
Care, House $1,100.0 million dollars and Senate $600.0
thousand dollars.
JANET CLARKE, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES stated that the
estimated cost for the Foster Care component is $1.0 million
dollars. She emphasized that the component is formula
driven.
Representative Hanley MOVED to ADOPT the House number of
$1.1 million dollars, Foster Care. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 26, McLaughlin
Youth Center, House $110.0 thousand dollars and Senate $97.5
thousand dollars. Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Senate
number of $97.5 thousand dollars for the McLaughlin Youth
Center. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 27, Post Mortem
Exams, House $200.0 thousand dollars and Senate $229.6
thousand dollars. Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Senate
number. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 27, Bloodborne
Pathogens, House $145.3 thousand dollars and Senate zero.
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Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT $115.3 thousand dollars to
Bloodborne Pathogens. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
Ms. Clarke noted that a new section was added in the Senate
to reduce $157.5 thousand dollars to Family and Youth
Services Northern Region, Department of Health and Social
Services. She indicated that the funds are lapsing. Co-
Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Senate to reduction of
$157.5 thousand dollars to Family and Youth Services
Northern Region, Department of Health and Social Services.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to DELETE the new section contained
in CSSB 100 (FIN)am regarding a language change to the
Northern Forum. She stated that this section should be
considered in reappropriation legislation. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted that the Senate did not adopt the
House number, $90.0 thousand dollars for the Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs, Death Gratuity. Co-Chair
MacLean MOVED to ADOPT the House number of $90.0 thousand
dollars. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 34, Land
Selection Program, House $641.0 thousand dollars and Senate
$391.0 thousand dollars.
NICO BUS, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES stated that the
Senate number does not fund the salaries for the Division of
Water employees and overtime in the Information Resource
Management Section, space fixed costs and publication of
land selections. Members discussed section 34.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT the Senate number of $391.0
thousand dollars for state land selection activities in
section 34. He indicated his intent to fund the full amount
adopted by the House. He suggested that the additional cost
for publication and personal services be included in a
separate amendment. There being NO OBJECTION, the Senate
number of $391.0 thousand dollars was adopted.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 36, Division of
Boards, House $492.0 thousand dollars and Senate $292.0
thousand dollars. Ms. Frasca explained that the Board will
not meet in June if the Senate number is adopted. Co-Chair
MacLean MOVED to ADOPT the House number to section 36.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT section 37, Ratify and Amend
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Prior Year Expenditures. He noted that there is a net zero
in both the House and Senate bills. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
(Tape Change, HFC 93-110, Side 1)
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 40, offset
unrealized federal receipts, House $137.4 thousand dollars,
Fish and Game Fund and Senate zero.
MARY LOU BARTON, FISCAL ANALYST, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
explained that $134.7 thousand dollars in Fish and Game Fund
receipts will be used to offset federal funds which were not
realized. Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT the House
number, $137.4 thousand dollars. Representative Martin
OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Foster,
Hanley, Parnell, Therriault, MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Martin
The MOTION PASSED (10-1).
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 41, Contract
Jails, House $690.4 thousand dollars and Senate $500.0
thousand dollars. Co-Chair MacLean spoke in support of the
House number. Co-Chair MacLean MOVED to ADOPT the House
number, $690.4 thousand dollars to section 41. There being
NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 42, Criminal
Records and Id., House $90.6 thousand dollars and Senate
zero. Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT the House
number of $90.6 thousand dollars to section 42. There being
NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 43, Bloodborne
Pathogens, House $126.7 thousand dollars and Senate zero.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to ADOPT $100.0 thousand dollars to
section 43. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 44 Prisoner
Transportation, House $125.0 thousand dollars and Senate
zero. Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT the House
number.
KENNETH E. BISCHOFF, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY explained that at
capacity correctional facilities will cause prisoner
transportation to increase.
There being NO OBJECTION, the House number, $125.0 thousand
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dollars was adopted to section 44.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 44, Civil Air
Patrol, House $125.0 thousand dollars and Senate $100.0
thousand dollars. Representative Foster MOVED to ADOPT the
House number, $125.0 thousand dollars. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted that section 47 Arbitrator's Award,
$539.6 thousand dollars was HELD open. Co-Chair Larson
MOVED to ADOPT $539.6 thousand dollars in section 47.
Co-Chair Larson noted that section 48 Dalton Highway -
$1,222.9 million dollars was HELD open. Co-Chair Larson
MOVED to ADOPT $6611.5 thousand dollars. Representative
Therriault OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken on the
motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Navarre, Foster,
MacLean, Larson
OPPOSED: Martin, Therriault
Representatives Hanley and Parnell were not present for the
vote.
The MOTION PASSED (7-2).
Co-Chair Larson noted that the Senate added a new section to
add $720.0 thousand dollars for uncollectible airport
landing/leasing revenues, legal costs. Ms. Frasca explained
that the ability to collect the fees were successfully
challenged in court. The state was also found to be
charging an excessive rental rate.
Representative Hoffman did not support inclusion of $70.0
thousand dollars for legal fees. He noted that the
legislature did not support the institution of landing fees.
RON LIND, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES explained
that the FY 94 operating budget is based on collection of
the fees. He stated that the Department anticipates that
the fees will be reinstated by July 1, 1994.
Representative Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT $650 thousand dollars
for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities,
uncollectible airport landing/leasing revenues.
Representative Navarre OBJECTED. A roll call vote was taken
on the motion.
IN FAVOR: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, Therriault, MacLean
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OPPOSED: Navarre, Parnell, Larson
Representative Foster MOVED to ADOPT section 51, Seafood and
Sanitation Activities - $351.2 thousand dollars. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT section 52, Water
Quality Standards Advisory Group - $41.4 thousand dollars.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson MOVED to RESCIND the Committee's action in
adopting section 34. He noted that section 34 should be
included in reappropriation legislation. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted that a new section was added to the
Department of Environmental Conservation for Klawock sewage
treatment. He suggested that the section be included in the
reappropriation legislation. The section was not adopted.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 56, Federal
Grant Repayment, House $48.5 thousand dollars and Senate
zero. Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT the House number
of $48.5 thousand dollars. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson observed that the Senate added a new
section, Rural Development Grants, lapse dates which should
be included in reappropriation legislation. The section was
not adopted.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 57a, Department
of Corrections, Administration and Support, operating costs,
House $66.5 thousand dollars and Senate zero.
Representative Navarre MOVED to ADOPT the House number $66.5
thousand dollars to section 57a. There being NO OBJECTION,
it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 57b Department
of Corrections, statewide operating costs, House $6,812.9
million dollars and Senate $4.7 million dollars. Members
were provided Amendment 1 by Representative Barnes
(Attachment 8). Section 57b was HELD open.
Co-Chair Larson noted differences to section 58, UAF Snow
Removal, House $375.0 thousand dollars and Senate $275.0
thousand dollars. Representative Therriault MOVED to ADOPT
the Senate number, $275.0 thousand dollars to section 58.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted that the Senate had added $1,150.0
million dollars for the University of Alaska, Dix et al v.
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University settlement.
ALISON ELGEE, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
clarified that the settlement has been reached with the
plaintiff and the University and agreed to by the court. If
the supplemental request is not funded a judgement will be
issued in September 1994. The first $300 thousand dollars
has been paid by the University's insurance and deducted
from the request. The settlement is the result of a
sledding accident on University property.
Representative Parnell MOVED to ADOPT the Senate number,
$1.15 million dollars to the University of Alaska. Co-Chair
Larson MOVED to AMEND the motion to adopt the House number,
zero. Representative Parnell WITHDREW HIS MOTION. There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Co-Chair Larson
MOVED to ADOPT the House number, zero to the University of
Alaska, Dix settlement. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
Co-Chair Larson noted that section 59 was HELD open.
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT section 59, Alaska
Court System, $19.9 thousand dollars. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Larson discussed section 60, stale-dated warrants.
Representative Martin MOVED to ADOPT the Senate number,
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, $1.4 thousand
dollars in section 60. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so
ordered.
CSSB 100 (FIN)am was HELD in Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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