Legislature(1993 - 1994)
01/31/1994 08:30 AM House FSH
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HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES
January 31, 1994
8:30 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Carl E. Moses, Chair
Representative Harley Olberg, Vice Chair
Representative Gail Phillips
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative Cliff Davidson
Representative Irene Nicholia
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
*HB 303: "An Act relating to the Alaska commercial
fisheries development endowment; and providing for
an effective date."
MOVED OUT OF COMMITTEE WITH INDIVIDUAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HB 134: "An Act relating to temporary transfers of
commercial fisheries entry permits."
MOVED OUT OF COMMITTEE AS A CS, WITH FISCAL NOTE
(* first public hearing)
WITNESS REGISTER
LARAINE BERR, Deputy Commissioner
Alaska Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 110405
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0405
Phone: 465-4880
Position Statement: Gave general information on fees
associated with establishing an
endowment, as in HB 303
MARK PRUSSING, Comptroller
Division of Treasury
Alaska Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 110405
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0405
Phone: 465-2350
Position Statement: Gave general information on fees
associated with establishing an
endowment, as in HB 303
JERRY MCCUNE, President
United Fishermen of Alaska
211 Fourth Street, Suite 112
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 586-2820
Position Statement: Supported HB 303
OLE HARDER, Kodiak Resident
P.O. Box 1706
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Phone: 486-3448
Position Statement: Support HB 134
PREVIOUS ACTION
BILL: HB 303
SHORT TITLE: COMMERCIAL FISH DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MOSES
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
05/07/93 1682 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
05/07/93 1682 (H) FISHERIES, RES, STATE AFFAIRS,
JUD, FIN
01/31/94 (H) FSH AT 08:30 AM CAPITOL 17
BILL: HB 134
SHORT TITLE: TEMP TRANSFER OF ENTRY PERMITS
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MOSES
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
02/05/93 236 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
02/05/93 236 (H) FISHERIES,RESOURCES,JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
02/15/93 (H) MINUTE(JUD)
02/17/93 (H) FSH AT 09:00 AM CAPITOL 17
03/22/93 (H) FSH AT 08:30 AM CAPITOL 17
03/22/93 (H) MINUTE(FSH)
03/22/93 (H) MINUTE(FSH)
01/19/94 (H) FSH AT 08:30 AM CAPITOL 17
01/28/94 (H) FSH AT 08:30 AM CAPITOL 17
01/28/94 (H) MINUTE(FSH)
01/31/94 (H) FSH AT 08:30 AM CAPITOL 17
ACTION NARRATIVE
TAPE 94-4
Number 000
CHAIRMAN CARL MOSES called the meeting to order at 8:47 a.m.
He noted the members in attendance and asked that discussion
would start with HB 303.
HB 303: ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENDOWMENT
CHAIRMAN MOSES noted that on April 14, 1993, the Fisheries
Committee held an overview hearing from the Fisheries
Development Foundation. He said HB 303 is derived from the
information presented at that time and provides a good
mechanism for the commercial fishing industry to move
forward.
Number 050
LARAINE BERR, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE, advised the committee that the expense to set up
such an endowment within the department was approximately
$10,000 for bank accounts, plus $5,000 for personal
services. In addition, depending on the amount at any given
time in the fund, there would also be a percentage fee for
investing, but that fee would be a factor of the total.
Number 076
MARK PRUSSING, COMPTROLLER FOR THE DIVISION OF TREASURY,
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, said that if grants are
administered from the department, Treasury will invest the
monies in the fund. The Department of Administration will
work on accounting for the grants. If the fund was
established, yet no monies were appropriated, then there
will be no costs incurred.
Number 108
JERRY McCUNE, PRESIDENT, UNITED FISHERMEN OF ALASKA (UFA),
advised the committee that the UFA supports HB 303.
Although the budget situation is tight this year, it would
be great to get the vehicle for funding in place.
Number 115
REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS asked if the UFA had any specific
questions on this legislation.
MR. McCUNE advised Rep. Phillips that the bill would be a
topic at the February 1994 UFA board meeting.
REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS MOVED to PASS out HB 303 from the
committee with individual recommendations. There were no
objections, and HB 303 MOVED out of committee with
individual recommendations.
HB 134: TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF ENTRY PERMIT
Number 163
OLE HARDER, KODIAK RESIDENT, testified that as a 74 year old
commercial fisherman who has been fishing since 1948, he
would like the option of transferring his permit to younger
men in the state. He has transferred his permit twice for
health reasons and cannot do it again. He advised members
that he favors older fishermen being able to lease a permit
out.
Number 206
REPRESENTATIVE GAIL PHILLIPS advised Mr. Harder that "the
division has taken opposition against this bill" and asked
if Mr. Harder would comment on that position.
MR. HARDER advised members that he didn't understand their
opposition as younger fishermen should be given the
opportunity to fish. He said he spoke with the commissioner
the other day and plans to be available to testify further
for the bill.
Number 238
CHAIRMAN MOSES asked if there were further questions.
REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS MOVED to PASS out the CS for HB 134
with its fiscal note from the committee with individual
recommendations. There were no objections, and the CSHB 134
MOVED out of committee with individual recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT
CHAIRMAN MOSES asked members and the public if there were
further comments. Hearing none, he adjourned the meeting at
9:00 a.m.
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