Legislature(1997 - 1998)
04/11/1997 08:10 AM Senate FIN
| Audio | Topic |
|---|
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
MINUTES
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
10 April 1997
8:05 a.m.
TAPES
SFC-97, #93, Side 1 (000 - 589)
Side 2 (589 - 409)
CALL TO ORDER
Senator Drue Pearce, Co-chair, convened the meeting at
approximately 8:05 a.m.
PRESENT
In addition to Co-chair Pearce, Senators Phillips, Donley
and Adams were present when the meeting convened. Senators
Parnell, Torgerson and Sharp arrived respectively shortly
thereafter.
ALSO ATTENDING: Senator Lyda Green; Jerry Burnett, staff to
Senator Randy Phillips; Alison Elgee, Deputy Commissioner,
Department of Administration; Sharon Barton, Director,
Division of Administrative Services, Department of
Administration; Mike Greany, Director, Division of
Legislative Finance; Susan Taylor, Virginia Stonkus, James
Hauck, Fiscal Analysts, Division of Legislative Finance;
Lamar Cotten, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Community
and Regional Affairs; Remond Henderson, Director, Division
of Administrative Services, Department of Community and
Regional Affairs; and aides to committee members and other
members of the legislature.
SUMMARY INFORMATION
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and
loan program expenses of state government, for certain
programs, and to capitalize funds; making an
appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution
of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget
reserve fund; and providing for an effective date."
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and
capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive
mental health program; and providing for an effective
date."
Co-chair Pearce convened the session and reviewed
subcommittee report summaries.
Senator Phillips introduced the Department of Administration
budget and moved its adoption into HB 75. Jerry Burnett,
staff to Senator Phillips provided a brief outline of the
budget. Senator Donley objected regarding the office of the
Public Defender. There followed a brief discussion with
Sharon Barton, Mike Greany and Susan Taylor regarding fiscal
notes from last year and the adjusted salaries. Mr. Greany
noted last year's fiscal note was authorized FY '97 and for
FY '98 may be one time expenditure. Senator Phillips voiced
concern regarding public radio and television. Senator
Adams concurred. Senator Sharp indicated that tax credits
would not necessarily take them off the public trough.
Alison Elgee joined the committee and answered further
questions by the committee regarding public broadcasting and
Senior Services. Co-chair Pearce asked about health
insurance and Ms. Elgee indicated they were in the process
of setting up a new pricing plan so that some costs could be
borne by the employee. Senator Donley said the division of
motor vehicle should not be short changed and Senator
Phillips said he would provide necessary information
regarding this concern. Senator Donley removed his
objection. Co-chair Pearce adopted the Department of
Administration budget into HB 75 without objection.
Senator Phillips introduced the Department of Community and
Regional Affairs budget and moved it be adopted into HB 75.
Senator Adams objected. Remond Henderson and Lamar Cotten
were invited to join the committee and explained the draft
sheet of general fund match. Senator Sharp asked further
debate be reserved for the subcommittee. Senator Adams
withdrew his objection. Co-chair Sharp adopted the
Department of Community and Regional Affairs budget into HB
75 without objection.
Senator Phillips introduced the Department of Military and
Veterans' Affairs budget. He said the governor's proposed
budget was accepted. He also commented on the Youth Corp.
He moved the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs
budget into HB 75. Co-chair Sharp adopted the Department of
Military and Veterans' Affairs budget into HB 75 without
objection.
Formal minutes of the meeting were not prepared as pertinent
financial information is available in Conference Committee
Reports on the FY 98 operating budget. The meeting was
recorded and handwritten log notes were taken. A copy of
the tapes and log notes may be obtained by contacting either
the Division of Legislative Finance, P.O. Box 113200,
Juneau, Alaska 99811-3200 (Phone: 907/465-3795) or the
office of the Senate Finance Committee Secretary (Phone:
907/465-2618).
ADJOURNMENT
Co-chair Sharp recessed the meeting until 5:00 p.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|