Legislature(1995 - 1996)
03/10/1995 10:15 AM Senate FIN
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MINUTES
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 10, 1995
10:15 a.m.
TAPES
SFC-95, # 12 (000-450)
CALL TO ORDER
Senator Steve Frank, Co-chair, convened the meeting at
approximately 10:15 a.m.
PRESENT
Co-chair Frank, Senators Phillips, Rieger, Sharp and Zharoff
were present. Co-chair Halford and Senator Donley were not
present.
Also Attending:
Senate President Drue Pearce; Senator Hoffman; Nancy Slagle,
Director, Budget Review, Office of Management and Budget;
Mike Greany, Director, Legislative Finance Division, and
other representatives from various departments within the
administration.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
HB 137 APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL FOR FY 95
Co-chair Frank provided an overview of the draft
spreadsheet speaking to FY 95 Supplemental
Appropriations Sections 1-41.
He encouraged others present to make changes and return
to the meeting of March 14th to work through the bill.
He asked OMB to be ready to respond to members at that
time. The Committee's intent is to accept
amendments and move the bill
out of the committee on the 14th.
HOUSE BILL NO. 137
"An Act making supplemental appropriations for
operating expenses of state government for fiscal
year 1995; and providing for an effective date."
Co-chair Frank began the meeting by referring to HB 137
along with the spreadsheet indicating the governor's
request, with the House and Senate recommendation. He
stated that this is a working draft. The intent of this
meeting is to briefly touch on each item throughout the
bill. He asked that the departments return on Tuesday,
March 14th, and be prepared to answer questions for the
committee as well as bring forward any amendment. His
intention is to move the bill out of committee on the 14th.
Co-chair Frank stated that the committee draft reflects
recommendations made by the sub-committee chairs. It does
not reflect a late request that has just come in from OMB.
The spreadsheet reveals the differences between the Senate
and House recommendation, and the governor's amended
request. The shaded areas reflect tentative agreement with
the House. Unshaded areas reflect differences with the
House.
Co-chair Frank referring to the spreadsheet, started with
The Department of Law. He read the requested amounts and
the recommendation of the Senate and House.
Department of Corrections, Court appointed Cleary Monitor.
He affirmed the sub-committee is in need for a better
understanding of the funding.
Department of Administration, Office of Public Advocacy,
additional funds have been provided through LB&A during the
interim. In the Public Offices Commission, the Finance
Committee recommends conducting hearings within their
existing budget.
Department of Law, Legal Services, substantial differences
between the Senate and the House are recommended. It will
be reanalyzed on Tuesday. The sub-committee recommends
absorption within the existing budget for the gubernatorial
election lawsuit.
Department of Revenue, Revenue Operations safekeeping, the
sub-committee recommends the fees be reduced, deleting the
amount associated with the management advisory fees.
Department of Education, K-12 program support. DOE has
stated the funds are not necessary based upon current
projections from the 55 school districts. Regarding the
Toksook Bay school district, the sub-committee will be
meeting with the Department of Law for further study.
Department of Health and Social Services, judgments and
claims will be revisited on Tuesday.
Department of Labor, Statewide demographic information and
analysis. There has been additional information from the
Lt. Gov. which puts this item under reconsideration. The
Lt. Governor has indicated that funds could be transferred
from that office into this section.
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, anticipated '95
spring disasters. The House took the approach of taking
$1.5 million and adding it into the disaster relief funds to
cover both fires and floods. The Senate recommended $500.0
with an extended lapse date carrying unspent funds into FY
96.
Senate President Pearce noted a typo under the Senate
recommended funds for Department of Natural Resources, Fire
Suppression. Spreadsheet reads, "$1,600.0," should read,
"$1,660.0." Fire Suppression through the end of 1995 is
reduced from the request of the governor and the House. The
Senate is recommending $1.5 million with an extended lapse
date carrying unspent funds into FY 96. There is a
recommended reduction of approximately $300.0 based upon the
fixed costs.
Department of Transportation/Public Facilities, the Court-
ordered personnel costs are denied. The court has not yet
ordered the payment.
Community and Regional Affairs, the extended lapse date
under the Senate and House indicates a "yes," which means
there is agreement to the lapse date.
University of Alaska snow removal has been reduced
consistent with the other snow removal funds requested by
the governor.
Department of Revenue, Alaska Housing Finance Corp. The
funds requested should come out of 1996 funding according to
the Senate Finance Sub-committee.
Department of Natural Resources, fire suppression $1.5
million with an extended lapse date to provide for unused
funds to extend into 1996. The House has recommended $1.5
million into the disaster relief fund for the same purposes.
Total Senate proposed funding is $79,667.5, and House is
$94,479.2. Primary differences are oil and gas litigation
and judgments and claims. Most other areas are closer in
total funds recommended.
Co-chair Frank reiterated a continuous meeting on Tuesday,
March 14th. He has asked for a response from the
Departments. The Senate would be willing to accept any
amendments and move the bill out of the committee.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m.
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