Legislature(1993 - 1994)
01/30/1993 08:00 AM House STA
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HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE
January 30, 1993
8:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Al Vezey, Chair
Representative Pete Kott, Vice Chair
Representative Harley Olberg
Representative Gary Davis
Representative Fran Ulmer
Representative Bettye Davis
Representative Jerry Sanders (via teleconference)
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHER HOUSE MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Terry Martin
Representative Jim Nordlund
Representative Jerry Mackie
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
HJR 11: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to a repeal of
regulations by the legislature.
MOVED OUT OF COMMITTEE WITH A DO PASS
RECOMMENDATION
HJR 1: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska authorizing the use of the
initiative to amend the Constitution of the State
of Alaska by approval of two-thirds of the votes
cast on the proposed amendment.
MOVED OUT OF COMMITTEE WITH A DO PASS
RECOMMENDATION
HJR 8: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska authorizing the use of the
initiative to amend the Constitution of the State
of Alaska.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HJR 7: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska authorizing the use of the
initiative to amend the Constitution of the State
of Alaska and amending the requirements relating
to applications for initiatives and referenda.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HB 17: "An Act limiting tenure in the legislature."
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HJR 3: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska limiting tenure in the
legislature.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HJR 4: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska limiting tenure in the
legislature.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HJR 6: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska limiting the number of terms a
person may serve in the legislature.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HJR 15: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to the duration of a
regular session.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HJR 5: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to the duration of a
regular session.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HJR 9: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska prohibiting the imposition of
state personal income taxation, state ad valorem
taxation on real property, or state retail sales
taxation without the approval of the voters of the
state.
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HB 35: "An Act relating to deposits to the budget reserve
fund."
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HB 44: "An Act making a special appropriation to the
principal of the permanent fund; and providing for
an effective date."
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HB 36: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs
for the public employees' retirement system, the
teachers' retirement system, and certain persons
under the judicial retirement system; and
providing for an effective date."
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HB 42: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs
for the public employees' retirement system, the
teachers' retirement system, and certain persons
under the judicial retirement system; and
providing for an effective date."
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HB 49: "An Act relating to facsimile absentee ballot
application and facsimile absentee voting."
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
HB 47: "An Act relating to the delivery of the primary
ballots to persons making application for them
when, by operation of political party rule, two or
more primary ballots must be provided to the
public."
HELD IN COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
WITNESS REGISTER
Representative Terry Martin
State Capitol Room 411
Juneau, AK 99811-1182
465-3783
Position Statement: Supported HJR 11; Prime Sponsor of HJR
8, HB 17, HJR 3, HJR 9, HB 35, HB 44, HB
49, and HB 47; Opposed HB 36 and HB 42
Representative Jim Nordlund
State Capitol
Court Building, Room 608
Juneau, AK 99811-1182
465-4968
Position Statement: Prime Sponsor of HJR 4
Lowell Purcell, Deputy Mayor
City of Fairbanks
816 O'Connor
Fairbanks, AK 99701
456-8162
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Wendy Redman, Vice President of University Relations
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
1104 Breckenridge
Fairbanks, AK 99709
479-6114
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Raymond Holt
P.O. Box 5338
Ketchikan, AK 99901
247-8518
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Douglas Vig
233 Heneghan Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
225-3898
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Bill Munroe, Mat-Su Classified Employee
2950 Mariannis Place
Wasilla, AK 99654
373-6198
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Richard Barlow, Mat-Su School Employees
HC02 Box 7550 A-2
Palmer, AK 99645
745-2784
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Rod Poole, Counselor
Sitka High School
P.O. Box 2266
Sitka, AK 99835
747-6384
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Representative Jerry Mackie
State Capitol
Court Building, Room 602
Juneau, AK 99811-1182
465-2545
Position Statement: Prime Sponsor of HB 36; Supported HB 42
Representative Bill Hudson
State Capitol, Room 108
Juneau, AK 99811-1182
465-3744
Position Statement: Prime Sponsor of HB 42; Supported HB 36
Don Franklin, Teacher
HC 30 Box 5341
Wasilla, AK 99654
376-3159
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Dr. Joe Strunka
P.O. Box 70550
Fairbanks, AK 99707
479-3347
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
Fred G. Gaffney
P.O. Box 240531
Juneau, AK 99824
465-4296
Position Statement: Supported HB 36 and HB 42
Wess Skinner
2880 Ruby Drive
Anchorage, AK 99502
243-7126
Position Statement: Supported HJR 9
Robert Stalnaker, Director
Division of Retirement and Benefits
Department of Administration
P.O. Box 110203
Juneau, AK 99811-0203
465-4470
Position Statement: Answered questions related to HB 36
costs
Stephen Glauner, Palmer School Principal
1451 Grubstake Drive
Wasilla, AK 99698
376-3791
Position Statement: Supported HB 42 and HB 36
PREVIOUS ACTION
BILL: HJR 11
SHORT TITLE: REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) PHILLIPS,Brice
TITLE: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to repeal of regulations by the
legislature.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/11/93 24 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 24 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/21/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/21/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/23/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/23/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 1
SHORT TITLE: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) PHILLIPS,Bunde
TITLE: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State
of Alaska authorizing the use of the initiative to amend the
Constitution of the State of Alaska by approval of two-
thirds of the votes cast on the proposed amendment.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 21 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 21 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 21 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/19/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/19/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/21/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/21/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/23/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/23/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 8
SHORT TITLE: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN,Kott,Green,Olberg
TITLE: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State
of Alaska authorizing the use of the initiative to amend the
Constitution of the State of Alaska.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 23 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 23 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 23 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/12/93 49 (H) COSPONSOR(S): OLBERG
01/19/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/19/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/21/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/21/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/23/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/23/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 7
SHORT TITLE: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) SITTON
TITLE: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State
of Alaska authorizing the use of the initiative to amend the
Constitution of the State of Alaska and amending the
requirements relating to applications for initiatives and
referenda.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 23 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 23 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 23 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HB 17
SHORT TITLE: LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATURE
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN
TITLE: "An Act limiting tenure in the legislature."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 28 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 29 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 29 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 3
SHORT TITLE: LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN,Kott
TITLE: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State
of Alaska limiting tenure in the legislature.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 22 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 22 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 22 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 4
SHORT TITLE: LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) NORDLUND,Carney
TITLE: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State
of Alaska limiting tenure in the legislature.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 22 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 22 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 22 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/22/93 143 (H) COSPONSOR(S): CARNEY
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 6
SHORT TITLE: CONST. AM: LIMIT LEGISLATIVE TERMS
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MENARD,Brown
TITLE: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State
of Alaska limiting the number of terms a person may serve in
the legislature.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 22 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 22 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 22 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 15
SHORT TITLE: 100 DAY SESSION LIMIT
BILL VERSION: SSHJR 15
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) KOTT
TITLE: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to the duration of a regular
session.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/14/93 58 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/14/93 58 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/20/93 113 (H) SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED
-REFERRALS
01/20/93 113 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 5
SHORT TITLE: 90 DAY SESSION & FEBRUARY CONVENING DATE
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MENARD
TITLE: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska relating to the duration of a regular
session.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 22 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 22 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 22 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HJR 9
SHORT TITLE: VOTER APPROVAL FOR NEW TAXES
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN
TITLE: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Alaska prohibiting the imposition of state personal
income taxation, state ad valorem taxation on real property,
or state retail sales taxation without the approval of the
voters of the state.
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 23 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 23 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 23 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/19/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/21/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/21/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/23/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/23/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HB 35
SHORT TITLE: DEPOSITS TO THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN,Therriault
TITLE: "An Act relating to deposits to the budget reserve
fund."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/04/93 33 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 33 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 33 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/26/93 (H) MINUTE(STA)
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HB 44
SHORT TITLE: APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN,Olberg
TITLE: "An Act making a special appropriation to the
principal of the permanent fund; and providing for an
effective date."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/11/93 35 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 35 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, FINANCE
01/18/93 102 (H) COSPONSOR(S): OLBERG
01/26/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/28/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HB 36
SHORT TITLE: RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MACKIE,Hudson,Ulmer,B.Davis,
Brice
TITLE: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs for
the public employees' retirement system, the teachers'
retirement system, and certain persons under the judicial
retirement system; and providing for an effective date."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/08/93 33 (H) PREFILE RELEASED
01/11/93 33 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 33 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, LABOR & COMMERCE,
FINANCE
01/28/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/29/93 182 (H) COSPONSOR(S): HUDSON-FIRST
COSPONSOR
01/29/93 182 (H) COSPONSOR(S): B.DAVIS, BRICE
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HB 42
SHORT TITLE: RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) HUDSON,Ulmer
TITLE: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs for
the public employees' retirement system, the teachers'
retirement system, and certain persons under the judicial
retirement system; and providing for an effective date."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/11/93 35 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/11/93 35 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, LABOR & COMMERCE,
FINANCE
01/28/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HB 49
SHORT TITLE: ABSENTEE BALLOTING BY FAX
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN,Brice
TITLE: "An Act relating to facsimile absentee ballot
application and facsimile absentee voting."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/13/93 52 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/13/93 53 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/20/93 117 (H) COSPONSOR(S): BRICE
01/28/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
BILL: HB 47
SHORT TITLE: ABSENTEE BALLOTS - PRIMARY ELECTIONS
BILL VERSION:
SPONSOR(S): REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARTIN
TITLE: "An Act relating to the delivery of the primary
ballots to persons making application for them when, by
operation of political party rule, two or more primary
ballots must be provided to the public."
JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION
01/12/93 43 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME/REFERRAL(S)
01/12/93 43 (H) STATE AFFAIRS, JUDICIARY,
FINANCE
01/28/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
01/30/93 (H) STA AT 08:00 AM CAPITOL 102
ACTION NARRATIVE
TAPE 93-9, SIDE A
Number 000
CHAIRMAN AL VEZEY called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.,
and noted a quorum was present. Representative Sanders was
available by teleconference in Anchorage.
HJR 11: REPEAL OF REGULATIONS BY LEGISLATURE
CHAIRMAN VEZEY read the title of HJR 11 and invited
comments.
Number 048
REPRESENTATIVE GARY DAVIS stated there was public support
for repealing regulations and asked the committee to pass
HJR 11 on to the Judiciary Committee.
Number 093
CHAIRMAN VEZEY, hearing no objections, passed HJR 11 out of
committee with five do pass recommendations and
Representative Bettye Davis signing no recommendation.
HJR 8: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
HJR 1: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
HJR 7: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
CHAIRMAN VEZEY read the titles of HJR 8, HJR 1, and HJR 7;
and invited comments regarding those bills.
HJR 8: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
Number 110
REPRESENTATIVE TERRY MARTIN, PRIME SPONSOR of HJR 8,
summarized prior committee meetings regarding majority vote
and super majority.
Number 162
REPRESENTATIVE FRAN ULMER opposed the initiative process to
amend the Constitution. Her major concern was that interest
groups would have more influence in changing the
Constitution. This must be a document that can withstand
the test of time, she believed.
HJR 1: USE OF INITIATIVE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
Number 189
REPRESENTATIVE HARLEY OLBERG favored the process yet still
had concerns regarding the Permanent Fund. He asked the
committee to move HJR 1 with individual recommendations. A
roll call was taken with four yeas and two neas. So HJR 1
passed with Representatives Vezey, Olberg, G. Davis, Kott
signing do pass and Representatives Ulmer and B. Davis
signing do not pass.
HB 17: LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATURE
HJR 4: LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS
HJR 6: CONST. AM: LIMIT LEGISLATIVE TERMS
HJR 3: LIMITING TERMS OF LEGISLATORS
Number 249
CHAIRMAN VEZEY stated there was difficulty with the
teleconference but the committee would continue to discuss
HB 17, HJR 4, HJR 6, and HJR 3.
Number 271
REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN explained why he sponsored a bill and
also a Constitutional amendment. He stated the need for
both a statute and Constitution change.
Number 355
CHAIRMAN VEZEY stated the teleconference was unable to poll
sites.
Number 360
REPRESENTATIVE JIM NORDLUND restated his support for the
issue. He recommended a break in the cycle for the
incumbent to make elections more fair.
HJR 15: 100 DAY SESSION LIMIT
HJR 5: 90 DAY SESSION & FEBRUARY CONVENING DATE
HJR 9: VOTER APPROVAL FOR NEW TAXES
Number 374
CHAIRMAN VEZEY asked if there were any further comments on
HJR 15 and HJR 5. Hearing none, these bills were held in
committee for further consideration. He read the title of
HJR 9 and asked for testimony.
Number 389
REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN, PRIME SPONSOR of HJR 9, restated
prior testimony regarding HJR 9. He reminded the committee,
HJR 9 allowed the public to decide if there would be a tax
increase.
Number 439
REPRESENTATIVE ULMER opposed the concept, because currently
the oil and gas industry was paying Alaska's tax bill.
Number 475
REPRESENTATIVE PETE KOTT stated legislators did not always
complete tasks they were sent to do. "The public should get
to check us to balance the democracy with true
representation," he said. He asked the committee to move
HJR 9 to the Judiciary Committee which was the next
committee of referral.
Number 493
REPRESENTATIVE G. DAVIS had a bit of a problem with HJR 9
because of his municipal background.
CHAIRMAN VEZEY asked Representative G. Davis to explain the
mill rate since he had a municipal background.
Number 511
REPRESENTATIVE G. DAVIS described the mill rate.
CHAIRMAN VEZEY called the roll vote for HJR 9 with three
yeas and three neas. And so HJR 9 was held in committee for
further consideration.
HB 35: DEPOSITS TO THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND
CHAIRMAN VEZEY held HB 35 in committee for further
consideration due to no comments or questions.
HB 44: APPROP: TO PERMANENT FUND PRINCIPAL
CHAIRMAN VEZEY read the title of HB 44 and asked for
comments or questions from the committee.
Number 560
REPRESENTATIVE ULMER directed a question to Representative
Martin, the sponsor of HB 44. She asked if he had discussed
HB 44 with the Governor's Office in reference to the funds
for school construction.
REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN stated he had. He had concerns about
anyone raiding the fund, and added that it should be saved
for future generations.
Number 605
REPRESENTATIVE ULMER would like money to be set aside for
the Permanent Fund but asked Representative Martin if he
would consider a lesser amount.
REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN said an amendment to six hundred
million dollars by Representative Ulmer would be acceptable.
He restated his concern that there would be a lot of money
on the table for people to grab.
Number 624
REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG commented regarding the earnings
within the reserve fund growing.
CHAIRMAN VEZEY stated the committee was now on line with the
teleconference.
REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG continued his statement in support of
HB 44 and the desire to save money.
Number 642
REPRESENTATIVE G. DAVIS voiced concerns regarding the amount
of funds that would be saved.
Number 660
REPRESENTATIVE OLBERG suggested the amount be amended.
Number 670
REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN stated the amount was now seven
hundred and fifty million dollars which could be amended to
less.
Number 675
CHAIRMAN VEZEY asked Representative Olberg to make the
amendment for the committee and report back with the
changes. He stated the committee would hold HB 44 until
this could be done. Due to problems with the teleconference
there was a short recess.
TAPE 93-9 SIDE 2
Number 000
CHAIRMAN VEZEY stated the committee was once again on
teleconference with Fairbanks, Anchorage, Ketchikan and
Juneau. Other locations were still not on line.
HB 42 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
HB 36 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
LOWELL PURCELL, DEPUTY MAYOR, CITY OF FAIRBANKS, testified
via teleconference from Fairbanks, in support of HB 42 and
HB 36.
Number 036
WENDY REDMAN, VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS,
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS, testified via teleconference
from Fairbanks, in support of HB 42 and HB 36.
CHAIRMAN VEZEY stated Mat-Su had joined the teleconference.
Number 156
RAYMOND HOLT, TEACHER, testified via teleconference from
Ketchikan, in support of HB 42 and HB 36. He stated money
would be saved by the state.
Number 192
DOUGLAS VIG, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, testified via
teleconference from Ketchikan, in support of HB 42 and HB
36. He said it was a win/win situation.
Number 241
REPRESENTATIVE JERRY SANDERS, via teleconference in
Anchorage, requested the Chairman to summarize the
committee's discussion to this point.
CHAIRMAN VEZEY gave a summary of the meeting for all
teleconference members who missed the first part of the
meeting due to teleconference difficulties.
Number 284
BILL MUNROE, a classified employee from Mat-Su, testified on
behalf of teachers via teleconference from Anchorage, in
support of HB 42 and HB 36 because of the cost savings.
Number 325
RICHARD BARLOW testified via teleconference from Anchorage,
on behalf of Mat-Su school employees, both classified and
certified. He spoke in support of HB 42 and HB 36, and
stated that early retirement would not cause a brain drain.
Number 382
ROD POOLE, a school counselor in Sitka, testified via
teleconference from Sitka in support of HB 42 and HB 36. He
stated early retirement would show financial savings for the
state.
Number 420
REPRESENTATIVE JERRY MACKIE, PRIME SPONSOR of HB 36, stated
the values of early retirement. He read the sponsor summary
which was included in members' packets. He also explained
the "window of application" dates.
REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN spoke in opposition to HB 42 and HB
36. As an experienced teacher he stated early retirement
would cause a serious brain drain, and the state would not
show a savings because the early retirement was misleading.
He suggested the committee get a report by the Legislative
Budget and Audit Committee regarding retirement programs.
He also spoke about actuaries and stated the committee
should find out how many retirement checks were sent out of
state and how many people were working on contracts after
retiring early.
REPRESENTATIVE MACKIE rebutted statements made by
Representative Martin.
Number 575
REPRESENTATIVE BILL HUDSON, PRIME SPONSOR of HB 42,
recommended the committee adopt HB 36. He also rebutted
statements made by Representative Martin, and discussed how
the retirement incentive was actuarially sound. He asked
the committee to pass HB 36 and stated services would
continue yet the cost would decrease.
Number 639
DON FRANKLIN, TEACHER, testified via teleconference from
Mat-Su. He asked a question regarding the percent of
indebtedness, stating the figure was higher than peace
officers and fire fighters.
CHAIRMAN VEZEY answered the question.
Number 678
JOE STRUNKA testified via teleconference from Fairbanks in
support of HB 42 and HB 36.
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Number 000
FRED G. GAFFNEY spoke in support of HB 42 and HB 36.
Number 077
WENDY REDMAN testified via teleconference from Fairbanks in
support of HB 36 in response to Representative Martin's
testimony.
CHAIRMAN VEZEY suggested written testimony be submitted to
the committee regarding HB 36 or HB 42. He asked if there
were any further comments on HB 36 and HB 42. Hearing none,
these bills were held in committee for further
consideration.
HJR 9: VOTER APPROVAL FOR NEW TAXES
CHAIRMAN VEZEY, because testimony on HJR 9 through
teleconference was not possible due to technical
difficulties, read the title of HJR 9 again and asked for
testimony.
Number 108
WESS SKINNER testified via teleconference from Anchorage.
He stated he personally polled over 200 resident voters
regarding taxation and each one replied they wanted a direct
voice in how they were taxed. Each one supported HJR 9, he
claimed, and asked the committee to pass the resolution out
of committee so it could get to the floor for a vote. He
said the public was very interested in how each member would
vote on HJR 9.
HB 49: ABSENTEE BALLOTING BY FAX
HB 47: ABSENTEE BALLOTS - PRIMARY ELECTIONS
CHAIRMAN VEZEY asked if there was any testimony regarding HB
49 or HB 47. Hearing none, he asked if there were any other
comments.
HB 36: RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Number 160
REPRESENTATIVE ULMER asked a question of Mr. Stalnaker
regarding HB 36 costs.
Number 205
ROBERT STALNAKER, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF RETIREMENT AND
BENEFITS, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, responded to clarify
actuarial components of the retirement incentive and
anticipated costs. He also discussed annual reports.
Number 333
CHAIRMAN VEZEY asked if Mr. Stalnaker was the administrator
of retirement benefits.
Number 335
MR. STALNAKER responded in the affirmative.
Number 356
STEPHEN GLAUNER, a principal from Palmer, testified via
teleconference from Mat-Su in support to HB 36. He stated
the brain drain was not an issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Number 359
With no further comments on HB 36, Chairman Vezey adjourned
the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
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