Legislature(2007 - 2008)HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/04/2008 01:30 PM House FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| HB326 | |
| HJR28 | |
| HB330 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 330 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 336 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 359 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | HJR 28 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 326 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 4, 2008
2:19 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Meyer called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 2:19:26 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Mike Chenault, Co-Chair
Representative Kevin Meyer, Co-Chair
Representative Bill Stoltze, Vice-Chair
Representative Harry Crawford
Representative Les Gara
Representative Mike Hawker
Representative Reggie Joule
Representative Mike Kelly
Representative Mary Nelson
Representative Bill Thomas Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative John Harris
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Ralph Samuels; Representative Craig Johnson;
David Teal, Director, Legislative Finance Division; Tam
Cook, Director, Legislative Legal Services, Legislative
Affairs Agency; Jeanne Ostnes, Staff, Representative Craig
Johnson; Eric Wade, Executive Director, Alaska Association
of Conservation Districts, Juneau
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
Gino Graziano, Vice Chair, Alaska Committee for Noxious
Weeds and Invasive Plants Management (CNIPM), Anchorage;
Bryce Wrigley, Farm Bureau, Wasilla; Michele Hebert, Chair,
Land Resources Program Cooperative Extension, University of
Alaska-Fairbanks; Lori Zamseil, Committee Against Noxious
Weeds in the North (CANWIN), Anchorage
SUMMARY
HB 326 An Act authorizing the governor to delegate to
the adjutant general the authority to order the
organized militia into active state service and
authorizing the payment of Alaska National Guard
called into active state service to fight
wildfires at rates of pay established for certain
emergency fire-fighting personnel; and providing
for an effective date.
CSHB 326 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "no recommendation" and with a new zero note by
the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
new indeterminate note by the Department of
Natural Resources and zero note #1 by the
Department of Administration.
HB 330 An Act relating to management of noxious weeds
and invasive plants; establishing the Noxious
Weed and Invasive Plant Board; and establishing
the noxious weed and invasive plant management
fund.
HB 330 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for
further consideration.
HB 336 An Act directing the Alaska Energy Authority to
conduct a study of and to prepare a proposal for
an appropriately sized Susitna River
hydroelectric power project; and providing for an
effective date.
HB 336 was SCHEDULED but not heard.
HB 359 An Act relating to probation and the offense of
minor consuming or in possession or control of
alcohol.
HB 359 was SCHEDULED but not heard.
HJR 28 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to the production tax
revenue fund, dedicating a portion of the
petroleum production tax to the fund, and
limiting appropriations from the fund.
CSHJR 28 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with zero note #1
by the Department of Administration, fiscal note
#2 by the Office of the Governor, fiscal note #4
by the Department of Revenue and new note by the
Department of Revenue.
2:20:53 PM
HOUSE BILL NO. 326
An Act authorizing the governor to delegate to the
adjutant general the authority to order the organized
militia into active state service and authorizing the
payment of Alaska National Guard called into active
state service to fight wildfires at rates of pay
established for certain emergency fire-fighting
personnel; and providing for an effective date.
Co-Chair Meyer summarized previous action taken on the bill
during the 3/3/08 meeting, which includes adopting new
fiscal notes.
Representative Hawker appreciated the technical corrections
made to the Department of Natural Resources and Department
of Military and Veterans Affairs fiscal notes.
Vice-Chair Stoltze MOVED to REPORT CSHB 326 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it
was so ordered.
CSHB 326 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "no
recommendation and with a new zero note by the Department
of Military and Veterans Affairs, new indeterminate note by
the Department of Natural Resources and zero note #1 by the
Department of Administration.
2:23:20 PM
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to the production tax revenue
fund, dedicating a portion of the petroleum production
tax to the fund, and limiting appropriations from the
fund.
Vice-Chair Stoltze MOVED to ADOPT work draft 25-LS1217\L,
Cook, 3/3/08, as the version of the bill before the
Committee. There being NO OBJECTION, it was adopted.
REPRESENTATIVE RALPH SAMUELS, SPONSOR, addressed previous
discussion in the Committee comparing the long and short
versions. He noted that by adopting the \L work draft, the
short version had been adopted. The draft legislation
removes funds from the progressivity and places it into the
Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR). At the same time, it
changes the payout methodology into an endowment style
payout.
Representative Samuels pointed out the chart as submitted
by David Teal at the Division of Legislative Finance.
(Copy on File). The chart highlights assumptions from the
Department of Revenue and was based on an $85 dollar per
barrel for oil, indicating the automatic payment made into
the fund and then the payout amount. The concept is to
save as much as possible while oil prices are high.
2:26:05 PM
Co-Chair Meyer asked if the sponsor supports the short
version as adopted. Representative Samuels replied he
does. The long version would phase in over time, however,
the short one address concerns voiced during the Committee
process.
Representative Joule realized the Committee had previously
passed a revenue sharing bill, which taps progressivity
dollars. He asked if HJR 28 passes, what will happen to
revenue sharing. Representative Hawker recalled the text
of the revenue sharing bill uses progressivity as a
measuring device, not an appropriation of funds. The bill
clarifies an amount equal to a certain calculation based on
progressivity. HRJ 28 actually dedicates funds.
2:28:13 PM
Co-Chair Meyer referenced the handout, highlighting revenue
versus expenditures, while providing a mechanism for the
payout. Representative Kelly wanted to see more
information on anticipated budget growth, which was not
included in the handouts. Co-Chair Meyer pointed out the
evenue Sources Book", which he thought addressed those
concerns voiced by Representative Kelly. (Copy on File).
Co-Chair Meyer agreed that the bill provides merit in how
to use the savings for a long range benefit to the State.
2:31:14 PM
Co-Chair Meyer noted the Department of Revenue fiscal note
needs a replacement.
Vice-Chair Stoltze MOVED to REPORT CSHJR 28 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and with the
accompanying fiscal notes. Co-Chair Meyer OBJECTED in
order that Representative Gara could ask a question.
Representative Gara asked to make sure that the analysis
from the Legislative Finance Division (LFD) had been
distributed. Representative Samuels apologized that the
chart previously mentioned had not been handed out.
2:34:50 PM
Representative Gara understood that under the proposed
bill, the model will become effective in 2009; he asked the
projected spending as compared to anticipated revenues. He
stipulated his concern about dedicating money to the point
where the funding brings the State into a budget deficit.
DAVID TEAL, DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION,
referenced the graph, which highlights the information
given an assumption based on a 3% General Fund spending
growth, in which oil is at $90 dollars per barrel. He
apologized that he had not had enough time to make the
model legible. The Division did opt not to hand out the
spreadsheet. The spreadsheet goes back to the November
2007 model, determining the percentage base. The Division
has provided only one chart at $90 dollars per barrel; he
added that at $40 dollars, there would be no surcharged
revenue.
Representative Gara noticed that all changes are projected
onto the price of oil. He realized that when the Division
was requested to project next year's surplus, they used the
$60 dollars per barrel price. He requested the projected
numbers used by the Department of Revenue. Mr. Teal
responded that they (DOR) had projected oil at $66 dollars
per barrel. A new forecast is due out soon and that the
projected forecast simply determines the model. It is the
actual price which determines how much flows into the
proposed account. The model can configure any price
entered. Mr. Teal offered to assist Representative Gara,
entering various price assumptions.
Representative Gara pointed out the 3% growth rate, which
was chosen in the General Fund budget. He noted that in
the last three years, it has been closer to 10%. Mr. Teal
acknowledged that it has been 10% or higher, a lot of which
is catch-up agency growth to the statewide operating costs.
There is investment credit paid to the small producers. He
reiterated that it is the statewide increases that are the
cause of the 10% growth rate and that agency budgets are
not growing, retirement costs will no longer be increasing
and credits are fully funded. Those numbers were backed
out.
Representative Gara requested a projected oil price
projection. He said that at the anticipated $66 dollars
per barrel, he imagined the crossover point would be where
expenditures start exceeding revenue at about 2012. Mr.
Teal thought the start date would be 2011.
Representative Gara requested a chart indicating the
Department of Revenue's projected oil price at a 3% and a
6% General Fund increase. Mr. Teal replied he would
provide that info. Co-Chair Meyer encouraged that Mr. Teal
work directly with Representative Gara and Representative
Kelly.
2:41:24 PM
Representative Kelly mentioned growth in the General Fund
budget. Representative Gara reiterated that he did not
think the 3% increased number was correct. Representative
Kelly recommended a 3%-6%-9% projection analysis. Mr. Teal
offered to work with Representative Gara and Representative
Kelly on various numbers used in the model. He added that
the concern is the varying assumptions within the operating
budget and in order to include many prices of oil, one
would need to make many graphs. Each graph looks very
similar unless it is closely scrutinized.
Representative Gara maintained that if the State assumes a
higher price of oil, the State will not hit deficit mode
for many years; however, assuming a lower price, places the
State in deficit mode much sooner [2011]. Either way, it
will affect legislative judgment. He reiterated the
request for the price used by the Department of Revenue.
He asked if the State assumes $66 dollar a barrel for oil
with a 6% budget growth, would it bring Alaska closer to
2011 projection on when the deficit mode is reached. Mr.
Teal responded it would be 2010.
In response to Representative Gara, Mr. Teal explained that
the lower the price, the lower the anticipated revenue.
The faster the growth rate chose for the appropriation, the
higher the expenditures. The deficit is simply a function
of revenue and expenditures.
Representative Gara asked if the deficit was reached
because the $66 dollars per barrel was used. He
anticipated that in 2010, if that number was used, there
could be that much less revenue. He questioned how much
less would be deposited under the bill's proposal. Mr.
Teal advised that under the official revenue forecast, the
amount that goes into the fund is the CBR balance itself.
When making the determination, he used the current CBR
balance of approximately $3.2 billion dollars and assumed
that the $2.6 billion dollar in the supplemental bill was
accepted. The State would begin with a balance of over $5
billion dollars plus whatever is deposited in 2009. It is
anticipated that in 2010, an approximate $400 million
dollars would be deposited and would move through the life
of the resolution, which is 2014.
Representative Gara clarified that it would begin in 2010 @
$66 dollars per barrel. Mr. Teal said yes, the revenue
forecast assumes that it would be in the mid $60's and then
drops to the $45 dollar per barrel price, which means no
revenue surcharge would be accessed.
Representative Gara stated that beginning in 2010, assuming
the $66 dollars a barrel price, all the CBR balance would
have been swept; the State would be starting with an even
budget by 2010. That year, no CBR money would be counted
because the funds had been swept. In 2010, the State will
hit the point where it will be spending $400 million more
than it is taking in. Mr. Teal explained that the number
starts out at $100 million dollars and stays that way
through 2014, at which point, the revenue forecast falls
into the $40 dollar range and the deficit increases over $2
billion dollars. Representative Gara wondered if that
assumed that in 2014, the price of oil moved down to $45
dollars per barrel. Mr. Teal said yes.
2:47:16 PM
Representative Kelly supported placing money into the
proposed fund; he thought it could provide the State a
"soft landing device" into the future. Mr. Teal noted that
if the State uses the Department of Revenue's forecast for
oil prices, there will be no soft landing cushion. He
pointed out the graph indicates that expenditures are
currently lower than revenue if oil stays at $90 dollars
per barrel. It depends on what is done with that surplus
savings. If spent, the money is gone; if saved, those
dollars would be available in the future. He emphasized
that all that moves into that account is the surcharge.
When the oil revenue is high, there will be a surplus
because the oil revenue will be sufficient. The surcharge
goes away rapidly when oil approaches the $60 dollars per
barrel price. At $60 dollars per barrel, the surcharge is
zero. If oil prices fall rapidly, the account will not be
stocked up. The model indicates that kind of information
using various assumptions.
Representative Samuels agreed that at $60 dollars per
barrel oil price, no new money would be flowing into the
CBR. He spoke to his philosophy of the bill, to save as
much money as possible right now so that future generations
will continue to have a safety net.
2:50:46 PM
Vice-Chair Stoltze interjected that the State does not
have a budget shortfall but rather a spending surplus. He
added that it is always a delicate process to achieve a
super majority vote. He indicated his support for the
proposed approach.
Representative Joule asked if the principle of the fund
would be accessible. Representative Samuels said no. The
CBR would become an endowment style fund with 5% available
for spending by the legislature each year.
Representative Joule believed that essentially, the State
would then have two permanent funds. Representative
Samuels disagreed given the methodology of the payout.
Presently, the Legislature can access all the earnings;
however, if the market tanks, the earnings go away. The
payout methodology proposed in HJR 28 is different with two
separate mechanisms. He predicted that as oil production
declines over time, the State will be facing problems.
Representative Joule stated he does not support "fencing
the dollars off" completely.
2:55:01 PM
Representative Gara assumed that most of the projected
payout will come from the first two-year deposits at
roughly $6 billion dollars. There is a projected deficit
spending of nearly $400 million dollars per year. He noted
concern for the out-years and voiced support in creating an
endowment using present dollars. He was confused how a
constitutional amendment would put something away that no
one could ever touch. He realized that the bulk of this
future payout comes from the first two years of deposits.
Mr. Teal responded that is true under the Department of
Revenue forecast and at $85 dollar per barrel oil, the
deposits would amount to approximately $1.2 billion dollars
per year for four years. Depending on the price of oil,
there could be up to another $5 billion dollars placed into
the fund between 2010-2014.
Representative Gara inquired how it works once the voters
approved it. Representative Samuels explained that the
legislation would restructure the CBR.
Representative Gara asked when the State would be able to
start accessing those funds. Representative Samuels
responded that at present time, legislators are not able to
access the corpus of the Permanent Fund either.
2:58:11 PM
Representative Crawford noted if there was a statewide
disaster, the constitution can always be changed. The
Legislature can always "right a wrong. He stated that he
supports the legislation. Representative Samuels agreed
with the comments made by Representative Crawford.
Representative Joule addressed his concerns with any
attempt to change the Alaska Constitution.
TAM COOK, DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE LEGAL SERVICES, LEGISLATIVE
AFFAIRS AGENCY, explained that the Constitution can only be
amended by a 2/3 vote of the Legislature. A proposal must
be approved by the voters and can be presented to the
voters only during a general election.
Co-Chair Meyer requested that the Department of Revenue
revise fiscal notes 3 & 4.
Co-Chair Meyer WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
further OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHJR 28 (FIN) was reported out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with zero note #1 by the
Department of Administration, fiscal note #2 by the Office
of the Governor, fiscal note #4 by the Department of
Revenue and new note by the Department of Revenue.
3:02:04 PM
HOUSE BILL NO. 330
An Act relating to management of noxious weeds and
invasive plants; establishing the Noxious Weed and
Invasive Plant Board; and establishing the noxious
weed and invasive plant management fund.
REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG JOHNSON, SPONSOR, noted that a
constituent in his district purchased a strawberry plant in
which they found a Canadian thistle growing. The Canadian
thistle is an invasive species. Many types of invasive
plants are prolific and can cause much economic damage.
The State of Alaska has nothing in place to address these
types of concerns. He added, there are federal dollars for
states that have certain criteria in place for eradicating
invasive species:
• Each state must have a policy in place
• The state would be required to have a weed-
coordinator position
• The state is required to have a board that directs
that position
Representative Johnson added, after statewide meetings last
summer, a plan was submitted which allows the State to
qualify for some of those federal monies. He pointed out
that Alaska is in a unique situation; many states are
currently spending a lot of money to address invasive
plants that are ruining crops and devastating wildlife
habitat. Alaska has not reached a critical situation yet;
he worried, however, that salmon spawning streams
eventually would be blocked by certain species of plants.
JEANNE OSTNES, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG JOHNSON,
mentioned an event that happened in December when a plane
load of 3,000 contaminated Christmas trees arrived in
Alaska. The airport did not have a specific plan in place
to address the situation. She warned, Alaska needs a
policy in place.
Ms. Ostnes continued, the legislation began as a bill
through the summer with hearings held, attempting to build
a board. During the process, it has been determined the
fiscal impact to revise regulations for creation of a weed
board. The note has been decreased to cover only the
coordinator position. The ideas were submitted during the
statewide discussions:
• To develop the program within the Department of
Natural Resources
• Appoint a coordinator
• Revise the regulations
• Develop a plan for the State
Ms. Ostnes pointed out that the fiscal note was dropped
from $237 thousand dollars to $80 thousand dollars with a
sunset provision for the position. She listed tasks
associated with the weed coordinator position.
3:08:33 PM
Representative Gara commented that the State of Alaska,
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) is
the largest purveyor of noxious weeds. He pointed out that
Department puts dandelions in their grass seed in the
right-of-way expansion. He asked if there would be
objection to mandating that Department alter its seeding
policy. Representative Johnson noted the importance to
discern that the Department is not planting plants that are
dangerous. The work of the board would be to suggest
regulations that require certified seed stock.
Representative Gara acknowledged that none of those weeds
were dangerous except that they take away habit for native
plants. He understood that it is more expensive to use
native seeds, as addressed in the original fiscal note.
Representative Johnson reiterated that there are plants
that are dangerous and that there must be a distinction
between dangerous plants and natural species being
replaced. The intention of the bill is not to address the
seedlings used by the Department of Transportation, but
address dangerous plants.
3:13:14 PM
Ms. Ostnes pointed out that 59% of the Alaska lands are
federal holdings, 12% Native lands, 28% State lands and 1%
private. Co-Chair Meyer inquired if the federal government
had a program in place.
3:15:05 PM
GINO GRAZIANO, VICE CHAIR, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE),
ALASKA COMMITTEE FOR NOXIOUS WEEDS AND INVASIVE PLANTS
MANAGEMENT (CNIPM), ANCHORAGE, directed his comments toward
the legislative impacts and what has been accomplished to
date.
He spoke to the impacts of invasive plants and how they are
affecting agriculture as well as tourism, wildlife and
fisheries resource and management. He pointed out that
Alaska is valued pristine areas and that the noxious plants
can have harmful affects on tourism. Invasive plants
displace many of the wildflowers and native useable plant
vegetation. Plants such as purple loosestrife can clog
wetlands and block fish passages.
Mr. Graziano pointed out that some states are attempting to
restore spawning habit to comply with the Federal
Endangered Species Act. As well, land values have
diminished in many states because of the spotted knapweed.
Agriculturally, it is difficult to sell certain parcels of
land covered with spotted knapweed.
Mr. Graziano agreed with Representative Johnson regarding
the large amounts other states are spending to control many
of these plant species. He pointed out that there are over
ten locations in Alaska where the spotted knapweed has been
spotted.
Mr. Graziano referenced purple loose strife, which recently
was added to Alaska's noxious weed list. The plant does
migrate into water bodies, clogging those areas and that
nothing else can grow in there. Much needs to be done in
the State to prevent it from spreading.
3:20:53 PM
Mr. Graziano referenced leafy spurge, a plant currently not
present in Alaska. The plant is toxic to stock and wild
life. It costs agricultural producers and tax payers in
the Dakotas, Montana and Wyoming over $144 million dollars
per year to manage. The sap can cause blisters and
blindness. It is not found in Alaska yet but could find
its way to the State. It currently does exist in the
Yukon, Canada.
Vice-Chair Stoltze encouraged more testimony regarding
conservation issues & solutions since problems statewide
have been identified.
Mr. Graziano hoped that creating a State coordinator
position would bring Alaska into to a participating roll in
invasive plant management, by developing a strategic plan
including all the necessary State agencies including the
Department of Transportation, Department of Fish and Game
and Department of Environmental Conservation. He added the
roll of the position would share strategic information to
locate infestations of weeds and then determine the
necessary prevention tactics. The position could make
recommendations for seeds, not including invasive plants.
Current regulations are out of date.
3:24:12 PM
Mr. Graziano advised that the direction must come from the
State through a strategic plan. The weed coordinator
position should work with the already established
organizations to help support existing weed management
efforts. There are federal dollars available through the
Noxious Weed Act. He urged a State program to support
those efforts.
3:25:33 PM
Representative Gara asked about the Department of
Transportation's involvement with the concern. Mr.
Graziano responded that the Department is a key player in
the issues and should be given direction on how best to
provide safety on the roadsides.
Representative Gara inquired if the Department had planted
anything that concerned CNIPM. Mr. Graziano replied white
sweet clover and reed canary grass have been planted by
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
contractors along the roadside, both of which proven are
proven to infest riparian areas on the Kenai peninsula. He
added, the Peninsula is working to develop management
strategies to address these concerns. The plant has proven
to cause siltation of the gravel bars that salmon use for
spawning. He listed a number of noxious weeds present on
the roadsides.
3:27:58 PM
ERIC WADE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, JUNEAU, spoke in support of the
legislation echoing comments made by Mr. Graziano. He
pointed out that the weed coordinator position would work
with various conservation districts, departments statewide
and the science community. He urged that action be taken
by the Legislature to address the concerns.
Vice-Chair Stoltze pointed out that there has been very
little leadership coming from the Division of Agriculture
management team.
Representative Johnson reminded the Committee that many of
the testifiers are passionate about the issue. He stated
that the bill brings together interested voices, helping to
create a plan and providing a small funding stipend.
3:31:27 PM
BRYCE WRIGLEY, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), PRESIDENT,
ALASKA FARM BUREAU, WASILLA, spoke in support of the
legislation, stressing the importance of putting resources
toward such a proposal. He urged greater support from
State agencies. He commented that if action is delayed,
the State will need much more funding than the requested
$80 thousand dollars. He attested to the effectiveness to
early and aggressive response and urged passage of the
bill.
3:33:28 PM
MICHELE HEBERT, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), CHAIR, LAND
RESOURCES PROGRAM COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY OF
ALASKA-FAIRBANKS, spoke in favor of HB 330. She noted that
within the agricultural community, the State should be
cautious not to leave out invasive insects & plant
diseases, both of which fall under the category of
agricultural pests.
3:36:29 PM
LORI ZAMSEIL, (TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE), COMMITTEE
AGAINST NOXIOUS WEEDS IN THE NORTH (CANWIN), ANCHORAGE,
testified in favor of the legislation. She emphasized the
severity of the problem, explaining that passage would
bring federal money into the State for coordination of
services to address the issues in an organized and
coordinated effort. She reiterated the urgency for the
legislation to quickly pass.
3:39:21 PM
PUBLIC TESTIMONY CLOSED.
Co-Chair Meyer stated that SB 330 would be HELD in
Committee to create a new work draft.
Representative Thomas mentioned concerns involving invasive
marine plants. He asked if the Department of Fish and Game
handles those concerns. Representative Johnson reported
the problem is new and quite complicated. He maintained
that starting the process with plants is more doable during
a 90-day session. He hoped to see language expanded down
the road to address all invasive species.
Representative Thomas thought that more than one position
would be needed to handle the load. Representative Johnson
explained how the clearing house is anticipated to be set
up, hiring a weed coordinator and appointing a board to go
after the federal dollars. He believed that the
legislation provides a reasonable process. Representative
Thomas pointed out that in one season in Juneau alone, over
6,000 gallons of Round Up was sold at Costco.
3:47:29 PM
Ms. Ostnes referenced the chart, "Explosive Growth"
contained in member's packets. (Copy on File). She
maintained that currently, Alaska is in a lag phase.
HB 330 was HELD in Committee for further consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 P.M.
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