Legislature(1993 - 1994)
03/25/1994 08:35 AM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 25, 1994
8:35 A.M.
TAPE HFC 94 - 86, Side 2, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 94 - 87, Side 1, #000 - #599.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 8:35 A.M.
PRESENT
Co-Chair Larson Representative Hoffman
Co-Chair MacLean Representative Martin
Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Foster
Representative Brown Representative Parnell
Representative Grussendorf Representative Therriault
Representative Navarre was not present for the meeting.
ALSO PRESENT
Margot Knuth, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division,
Department of Law; Jan Hansen, Director, Adult Public
Assistance, Department of Health and Social Services; Cindy
Smith, Director, Network on Domestic Violence, Juneau; Jerry
Burnett, Staff, Senator Randy Phillips; David Rose,
(Testified via teleconference), Financial Advisor, Alaska
Permanent Capital Management Company, Anchorage; Robert L.
Brean, (Testified via teleconference), Director, Rural
Housing, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Anchorage.
SUMMARY
SB 45 An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age;
providing for designation of `safe homes' for
runaway minors; and providing for an effective
date.
SB 45 was HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
HB 409 An Act relating to the maximum amount of
assistance that may be granted under the adult
public assistance program and the program of aid
to families with dependent children; proposing a
special demonstration project within the program
of aid to families with dependent children and
directing the Department of Health and Social
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Services to seek waivers from the federal
government to implement the project; and providing
for an effective date.
CS HB 409 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with seven new
fiscal impact notes by the Department of Health
and Social Services and with three fiscal notes by
the Department of Health and Social Services dated
3/04/94.
HB 450 An Act relating to investment pools for public
entities; and providing for an effective date.
HB 450 was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a zero fiscal note by
the Department of Community and Regional
Affairs.
HB 467 An Act relating to housing programs of the Alaska
Housing Finance Corporation and of regional
housing authorities, and permitting regional
housing authorities to make, originate, and
service loans for the purchase and development of
residential housing in the state's small
communities.
HB 467 was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a fiscal note by the
Department of Revenue dated 3/16/94.
CSSB 238(FIN) An Act establishing a procedure for review
of proposed projects under the Alaska coastal
management program, and relating to petitions for
compliance with and enforcement of district
coastal management programs under that program and
to the disposition of those petitions.
CS SB 238 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with a fiscal note
by the Office of the Governor dated 2/11/94.
HOUSE BILL 409
"An Act relating to the maximum amount of assistance
that may be granted under the adult public assistance
program and the program of aid to families with
dependent children; proposing a special demonstration
project within the program of aid to families with
dependent children and directing the Department of
Health and Social Services to seek waivers from the
federal government to implement the project; and
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providing for an effective date."
JAN HANSEN, DIRECTOR, ADULT PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, described changes made to the
proposed legislation by the House Finance Committee. When
adding Fairbanks, the additional site increased
administrative and child care costs for those people
participating. She added that the changes made in the
"workfare" requirement, deleting those participants with
children three years of age and then only including those
with children six years and older, would reduce child care
costs.
Representative Brown questioned if the Adult Public
Assistance (APA) reduction would place low income
participants in a situation of not being eligible for
Medicaid. She asked how these persons would be affected by
HB 409. Ms. Hansen replied that the changes to APA for a
person with no income would be minimal and advised that the
reduction was structured in such a way that those persons
who could not receive APA payments would not lose Medicaid.
Representative Hanley MOVED to report CS HB 409 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. Representative Brown OBJECTED.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Hanley,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Brown, Grussendorf.
Representatives Navarre, Foster and MacLean were not present
for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (5-3).
SENATE BILL 238
"An Act establishing a procedure for review of proposed
projects under the Alaska coastal management program,
and relating to petitions for compliance with and
enforcement of district coastal management programs
under that program and to the disposition of those
petitions."
Co-Chair Larson MOVED TO RESCIND previous action which
failed to move CS SB 238 (FIN) out of Committee. There
being NO OBJECTION, the action was rescinded.
Representative Hanley MOVED to report CS SB 238 (FIN) out of
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Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
adopted.
CS SB 238 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a fiscal note by the Office of
the Governor dated 2/11/94.
HOUSE BILL 467
"An Act relating to housing programs of the Alaska
Housing Finance Corporation and of regional housing
authorities, and permitting regional housing
authorities to make, originate, and service loans for
the purchase and development of residential housing in
the state's small communities."
Co-Chair MacLean explained that HB 467 would make changes to
the Rural Loan Program of the Alaska Housing Finance
Corporation (AHFC) in order to increase the availability of
loan services and to encourage more investment in rural
housing. She added that current law does not specifically
authorize regional housing authorities to originate or
service loans in areas where AHFC has a regional office.
This action prevents housing authorities in Fairbanks,
Kotzebue, Nome, Bethel, Dillingham and Juneau from
generating and servicing loans for AHFC.
Co-Chair MacLean advised that the bill would encourage
greater investment in rural housing by allowing owner-
occupants to finance up to four units in a complex and by
allowing owners to inhabit larger rental complexes. HB 467
would also allow AHFC to increase its participation in
projects with unusually high water and sewer installation
costs without reducing the amount of the federal
contribution to such projects.
ROBERT BREAN, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), DIRECTOR,
RURAL HOUSING, ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION,
ANCHORAGE, commented that AHFC supports HB 467 and sees it
as a positive pro-active bill that would provide for
flexibility and consideration of the rural housing programs
providing service to rural Alaska. He pointed out the main
points of the legislation: [Copy on file].
1. The regional housing authorities statewide would
be authorized through HB 467 to originate and
service residential loans in small communities in
their respective regions. The provision further
empowers the regional housing authorities to
provide service in their region with the support
of AHFC.
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2. AHFC's Rural Housing Programs would be authorized
through HB 467 to increase the allowable match of
the Housing and Urban Development Grants to the
Regional Housing Authorities from 20% to 30% on a
case by case basis. Presently, the Supplemental
Housing Grant Program provides 20% match to HUD's
total development cost of housing units in rural
Alaska. This provision of the bill would allow a
match to go up to 30% on a case by case basis for
water and sewer features.
3. AHFC's Rural Housing Programs would be authorized
through HB 467 to expand the definition of "rental
housing" from eight units to sixteen units and
allow the owner to occupy the complex in order to
provide for on site operation, maintenance and
protection of the development opportunities
throughout rural Alaska.
4. AHFC's Rural Housing Programs would be authorized
through HB 467 to expand the definition of
"housing" to mean a dwelling containing up to four
units as opposed to a dwelling containing up to
two units. The definition allows for the
enhancement of local economic development
opportunities throughout rural Alaska.
Mr. Brean stated that the program would not be a grant
program, but would establish a loan program. Discussion
followed among House Finance Committee members regarding the
program and modifications of the word "rental", Page 4, Line
18. Mr. Brean stated that definition changes would be to
rural residential housing and owner occupied housing.
Representative Martin noted his concern with the low quality
of the HUD homes built elsewhere in the United States. Mr.
Brean advised that AHFC's Rural Loan Program must meet
specific conditions as established by the national building
code standards and added, that thermal standards must be met
by any loan provided through AHFC.
Discussion followed regarding "ownership" of large unit
complexes and where that owner would be required to live
during the owner occupied program.
Representative Brown asked for further clarification of the
"housing" language and the effect it would have.
Representative Hanley pointed out that language would not
include residence unless the residence is occupied by the
owner.
5
Representative Martin questioned why it would be necessary
to by-pass the traditional lender in favor of the regional
housing authority. Mr. Brean responded that AHFC will work
through local banks, however, there are some rural locations
where banks are reluctant to build. He emphasized that AHFC
is involved in all areas and there would not be a conflict
between the banks and AHFC financing.
(Tape Change, HFC 94-87, Side 1).
Representative Hoffman MOVED to report HB 467 out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal note. Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, MacLean,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (9-1).
HB 467 was reported out of Committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with a fiscal note by the Department of
Revenue dated 3/16/94.
HOUSE BILL 409
"An Act relating to the maximum amount of assistance
that may be granted under the adult public assistance
program and the program of aid to families with
dependent children; proposing a special demonstration
project within the program of aid to families with
dependent children and directing the Department of
Health and Social Services to seek waivers from the
federal government to implement the project; and
providing for an effective date."
Representative Hanley MOVED TO RESCIND Committee action
taken on failure to report CS HB 409 (FIN) out of Committee.
Representative Brown OBJECTED.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, Larson, MacLean.
OPPOSED: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
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The MOTION PASSED (7-3).
Representative Hanley MOVED to report CS HB 409 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. Representative Hoffman OBJECTED.
Representative Grussendorf spoke against the legislation
which would make cuts to areas not participating in the
program. Representative Hoffman added that the funds for
the program should have originated from general funds rather
than being taken from those families with dependant
children. He emphasized that the Association of Village
Council Presidents spoke strongly against the legislation.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (7-3).
CS HB 409 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with "do pass"
recommendation and with seven fiscal notes by the Department
of Health and Social Services and three fiscal notes by the
Department of Health and Social Services dated 3/04/94.
HOUSE BILL 450
"An Act relating to investment pools for public
entities; and providing for an effective date."
DAVID ROSE, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), FINANCIAL
ADVISOR, ALASKA PERMANENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY,
ANCHORAGE, stated that HB 450 would allow public entity
investment pools a broader ranger of investment options to
enhance their financial performance. Mr. Rose outlined the
technical changes which had been coordinated with the
Commissioner of Revenue. [Copy on file].
Representative Martin MOVED to report HB 450 out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
HB 450 was reported out of Committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with a fiscal note by the Department of
Community and Regional Affairs.
SENATE BILL 45
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"An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age;
providing for designation of `safe homes' for runaway
minors; and providing for an effective date."
Representative Therriault reviewed the Subcommittee's work
which deleted the working prohibition. Representative
Hanley MOVED the work draft 8-LS0355\Q, Lauterbach, 3/23/94
as the version before the Committee. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was adopted.
Representative Hoffman referenced Page 6, Line 20, and MOVED
to adopt a conceptual amendment, Amendment #1, which would
leave in the language "[Take the minor to a nearby location
agreed to be the minor and the legal custodian]".
Discussion followed among Committee members regarding
continued inclusion of the language.
CINDY SMITH, DIRECTOR, NETWORK ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, JUNEAU,
spoke in support of including the language regarding
location of a minor agreed to by the minor and legal
custodian.
JERRY BURNETT, STAFF TO SENATOR RANDY PHILLIPS, remarked
that the language was removed in the House Judiciary
Committee. He added that the sponsor would agree to
inclusion of the language.
There being NO OBJECTION, Amendment #1 was adopted with the
necessary language changes within the body of the bill to
accomodate that change.
Representative Hanley MOVED to adopt Amendment #2. [Copy on
file].
MARGOT KNUTH, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF LAW, stated that the purpose of the amendment
would help to solve an unreasonable constraint in dealing
with juveniles who are in custody. She pointed out that the
amendment would create an exception allowing a minor to ask
that a parent, guardian or custodian not be notified and
which would be treated as a right that a minor must exercise
knowingly.
Ms. Knuth questioned whose right it should be to talk to the
police, the minor's right or the parent's right. The
amendment recognizes that the minor should have the same
ability as an adult regarding with whom they choose to speak
with. She continued that there is not an age limitation
provided in the legislation.
Representative Brown MOVED to divide Amendment #2, whereas,
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the changes proposed to Page 5, Line 1, would stand
independent of the amendment. There being NO OBJECTION, it
was divided.
Representative Hanley MOVED to adopt Portion #1, Amendment
Representative Hanley MOVED to adopt Portion #2, Amendment
CS SB 45 (FIN) was HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 25, 1994
8:35 A.M.
TAPE HFC 94 - 86, Side 2, #000 - end.
TAPE HFC 94 - 87, Side 1, #000 - #599.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 8:35 A.M.
PRESENT
Co-Chair Larson Representative Hoffman
Co-Chair MacLean Representative Martin
Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Foster
Representative Brown Representative Parnell
Representative Grussendorf Representative Therriault
Representative Navarre was not present for the meeting.
ALSO PRESENT
Margot Knuth, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division,
Department of Law; Jan Hansen, Director, Adult Public
Assistance, Department of Health and Social Services; Cindy
Smith, Director, Network on Domestic Violence, Juneau; Jerry
Burnett, Staff, Senator Randy Phillips; David Rose,
(Testified via teleconference), Financial Advisor, Alaska
Permanent Capital Management Company, Anchorage; Robert L.
Brean, (Testified via teleconference), Director, Rural
Housing, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Anchorage.
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SUMMARY
SB 45 An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age;
providing for designation of `safe homes' for
runaway minors; and providing for an effective
date.
SB 45 was HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
HB 409 An Act relating to the maximum amount of
assistance that may be granted under the adult
public assistance program and the program of aid
to families with dependent children; proposing a
special demonstration project within the program
of aid to families with dependent children and
directing the Department of Health and Social
Services to seek waivers from the federal
government to implement the project; and providing
for an effective date.
CS HB 409 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with seven new
fiscal impact notes by the Department of Health
and Social Services and with three fiscal notes by
the Department of Health and Social Services dated
3/04/94.
HB 450 An Act relating to investment pools for public
entities; and providing for an effective date.
HB 450 was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a zero fiscal note by
the Department of Community and Regional
Affairs.
HB 467 An Act relating to housing programs of the Alaska
Housing Finance Corporation and of regional
housing authorities, and permitting regional
housing authorities to make, originate, and
service loans for the purchase and development of
residential housing in the state's small
communities.
HB 467 was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a fiscal note by the
Department of Revenue dated 3/16/94.
CSSB 238(FIN) An Act establishing a procedure for review
of proposed projects under the Alaska coastal
management program, and relating to petitions for
10
compliance with and enforcement of district
coastal management programs under that program and
to the disposition of those petitions.
CS SB 238 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with a fiscal note
by the Office of the Governor dated 2/11/94.
HOUSE BILL 409
"An Act relating to the maximum amount of assistance
that may be granted under the adult public assistance
program and the program of aid to families with
dependent children; proposing a special demonstration
project within the program of aid to families with
dependent children and directing the Department of
Health and Social Services to seek waivers from the
federal government to implement the project; and
providing for an effective date."
JAN HANSEN, DIRECTOR, ADULT PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, described changes made to the
proposed legislation by the House Finance Committee. When
adding Fairbanks, the additional site increased
administrative and child care costs for those people
participating. She added that the changes made in the
"workfare" requirement, deleting those participants with
children three years of age and then only including those
with children six years and older, would reduce child care
costs.
Representative Brown questioned if the Adult Public
Assistance (APA) reduction would place low income
participants in a situation of not being eligible for
Medicaid. She asked how these persons would be affected by
HB 409. Ms. Hansen replied that the changes to APA for a
person with no income would be minimal and advised that the
reduction was structured in such a way that those persons
who could not receive APA payments would not lose Medicaid.
Representative Hanley MOVED to report CS HB 409 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. Representative Brown OBJECTED.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Martin, Parnell, Therriault, Hanley,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Hoffman, Brown, Grussendorf.
Representatives Navarre, Foster and MacLean were not present
11
for the vote.
The MOTION FAILED (5-3).
SENATE BILL 238
"An Act establishing a procedure for review of proposed
projects under the Alaska coastal management program,
and relating to petitions for compliance with and
enforcement of district coastal management programs
under that program and to the disposition of those
petitions."
Co-Chair Larson MOVED TO RESCIND previous action which
failed to move CS SB 238 (FIN) out of Committee. There
being NO OBJECTION, the action was rescinded.
Representative Hanley MOVED to report CS SB 238 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
adopted.
CS SB 238 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a fiscal note by the Office of
the Governor dated 2/11/94.
HOUSE BILL 467
"An Act relating to housing programs of the Alaska
Housing Finance Corporation and of regional housing
authorities, and permitting regional housing
authorities to make, originate, and service loans for
the purchase and development of residential housing in
the state's small communities."
Co-Chair MacLean explained that HB 467 would make changes to
the Rural Loan Program of the Alaska Housing Finance
Corporation (AHFC) in order to increase the availability of
loan services and to encourage more investment in rural
housing. She added that current law does not specifically
authorize regional housing authorities to originate or
service loans in areas where AHFC has a regional office.
This action prevents housing authorities in Fairbanks,
Kotzebue, Nome, Bethel, Dillingham and Juneau from
generating and servicing loans for AHFC.
Co-Chair MacLean advised that the bill would encourage
greater investment in rural housing by allowing owner-
occupants to finance up to four units in a complex and by
allowing owners to inhabit larger rental complexes. HB 467
would also allow AHFC to increase its participation in
projects with unusually high water and sewer installation
12
costs without reducing the amount of the federal
contribution to such projects.
ROBERT BREAN, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), DIRECTOR,
RURAL HOUSING, ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION,
ANCHORAGE, commented that AHFC supports HB 467 and sees it
as a positive pro-active bill that would provide for
flexibility and consideration of the rural housing programs
providing service to rural Alaska. He pointed out the main
points of the legislation: [Copy on file].
1. The regional housing authorities statewide would
be authorized through HB 467 to originate and
service residential loans in small communities in
their respective regions. The provision further
empowers the regional housing authorities to
provide service in their region with the support
of AHFC.
2. AHFC's Rural Housing Programs would be authorized
through HB 467 to increase the allowable match of
the Housing and Urban Development Grants to the
Regional Housing Authorities from 20% to 30% on a
case by case basis. Presently, the Supplemental
Housing Grant Program provides 20% match to HUD's
total development cost of housing units in rural
Alaska. This provision of the bill would allow a
match to go up to 30% on a case by case basis for
water and sewer features.
3. AHFC's Rural Housing Programs would be authorized
through HB 467 to expand the definition of "rental
housing" from eight units to sixteen units and
allow the owner to occupy the complex in order to
provide for on site operation, maintenance and
protection of the development opportunities
throughout rural Alaska.
4. AHFC's Rural Housing Programs would be authorized
through HB 467 to expand the definition of
"housing" to mean a dwelling containing up to four
units as opposed to a dwelling containing up to
two units. The definition allows for the
enhancement of local economic development
opportunities throughout rural Alaska.
Mr. Brean stated that the program would not be a grant
program, but would establish a loan program. Discussion
followed among House Finance Committee members regarding the
program and modifications of the word "rental", Page 4, Line
18. Mr. Brean stated that definition changes would be to
rural residential housing and owner occupied housing.
13
Representative Martin noted his concern with the low quality
of the HUD homes built elsewhere in the United States. Mr.
Brean advised that AHFC's Rural Loan Program must meet
specific conditions as established by the national building
code standards and added, that thermal standards must be met
by any loan provided through AHFC.
Discussion followed regarding "ownership" of large unit
complexes and where that owner would be required to live
during the owner occupied program.
Representative Brown asked for further clarification of the
"housing" language and the effect it would have.
Representative Hanley pointed out that language would not
include residence unless the residence is occupied by the
owner.
Representative Martin questioned why it would be necessary
to by-pass the traditional lender in favor of the regional
housing authority. Mr. Brean responded that AHFC will work
through local banks, however, there are some rural locations
where banks are reluctant to build. He emphasized that AHFC
is involved in all areas and there would not be a conflict
between the banks and AHFC financing.
(Tape Change, HFC 94-87, Side 1).
Representative Hoffman MOVED to report HB 467 out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal note. Representative Martin OBJECTED.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Brown, Foster,
Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, MacLean,
Larson.
OPPOSED: Martin.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (9-1).
HB 467 was reported out of Committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with a fiscal note by the Department of
Revenue dated 3/16/94.
HOUSE BILL 409
"An Act relating to the maximum amount of assistance
that may be granted under the adult public assistance
program and the program of aid to families with
14
dependent children; proposing a special demonstration
project within the program of aid to families with
dependent children and directing the Department of
Health and Social Services to seek waivers from the
federal government to implement the project; and
providing for an effective date."
Representative Hanley MOVED TO RESCIND Committee action
taken on failure to report CS HB 409 (FIN) out of Committee.
Representative Brown OBJECTED.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, Larson, MacLean.
OPPOSED: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (7-3).
Representative Hanley MOVED to report CS HB 409 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. Representative Hoffman OBJECTED.
Representative Grussendorf spoke against the legislation
which would make cuts to areas not participating in the
program. Representative Hoffman added that the funds for
the program should have originated from general funds rather
than being taken from those families with dependant
children. He emphasized that the Association of Village
Council Presidents spoke strongly against the legislation.
A roll call vote was taken on the MOTION.
IN FAVOR: Parnell, Therriault, Foster, Hanley,
Martin, MacLean, Larson.
OPPOSED: Brown, Grussendorf, Hoffman.
Representative Navarre was not present for the vote.
The MOTION PASSED (7-3).
CS HB 409 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with "do pass"
recommendation and with seven fiscal notes by the Department
of Health and Social Services and three fiscal notes by the
Department of Health and Social Services dated 3/04/94.
HOUSE BILL 450
"An Act relating to investment pools for public
entities; and providing for an effective date."
15
DAVID ROSE, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), FINANCIAL
ADVISOR, ALASKA PERMANENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY,
ANCHORAGE, stated that HB 450 would allow public entity
investment pools a broader ranger of investment options to
enhance their financial performance. Mr. Rose outlined the
technical changes which had been coordinated with the
Commissioner of Revenue. [Copy on file].
Representative Martin MOVED to report HB 450 out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
HB 450 was reported out of Committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with a fiscal note by the Department of
Community and Regional Affairs.
SENATE BILL 45
"An Act relating to persons under 21 years of age;
providing for designation of `safe homes' for runaway
minors; and providing for an effective date."
Representative Therriault reviewed the Subcommittee's work
which deleted the working prohibition. Representative
Hanley MOVED the work draft 8-LS0355\Q, Lauterbach, 3/23/94
as the version before the Committee. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was adopted.
Representative Hoffman referenced Page 6, Line 20, and MOVED
to adopt a conceptual amendment, Amendment #1, which would
leave in the language "[Take the minor to a nearby location
agreed to be the minor and the legal custodian]".
Discussion followed among Committee members regarding
continued inclusion of the language.
CINDY SMITH, DIRECTOR, NETWORK ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, JUNEAU,
spoke in support of including the language regarding
location of a minor agreed to by the minor and legal
custodian.
JERRY BURNETT, STAFF TO SENATOR RANDY PHILLIPS, remarked
that the language was removed in the House Judiciary
Committee. He added that the sponsor would agree to
inclusion of the language.
There being NO OBJECTION, Amendment #1 was adopted with the
necessary language changes within the body of the bill to
accomodate that change.
Representative Hanley MOVED to adopt Amendment #2. [Copy on
file].
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MARGOT KNUTH, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF LAW, stated that the purpose of the amendment
would help to solve an unreasonable constraint in dealing
with juveniles who are in custody. She pointed out that the
amendment would create an exception allowing a minor to ask
that a parent, guardian or custodian not be notified and
which would be treated as a right that a minor must exercise
knowingly.
Ms. Knuth questioned whose right it should be to talk to the
police, the minor's right or the parent's right. The
amendment recognizes that the minor should have the same
ability as an adult regarding with whom they choose to speak
with. She continued that there is not an age limitation
provided in the legislation.
Representative Brown MOVED to divide Amendment #2, whereas,
the changes proposed to Page 5, Line 1, would stand
independent of the amendment. There being NO OBJECTION, it
was divided.
Representative Hanley MOVED to adopt Portion #1, Amendment
Representative Hanley MOVED to adopt Portion #2, Amendment
CS SB 45 (FIN) was HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
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