Legislature(2001 - 2002)
03/30/2001 09:16 AM Senate FIN
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SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 30, 2001
9:16 AM
TAPES
SFC-01 # 58, Side A
SFC 01 # 58, Side B
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Dave Donley convened the meeting at approximately 9:16 AM.
PRESENT
Senator Dave Donley, Co-Chair
Senator Jerry Ward, Vice Chair
Senator Loren Leman
Senator Lyda Green
Senator Gary Wilken
Senator Alan Austerman
Senator Lyman Hoffman
Senator Donald Olson
SUMMARY INFORMATION
HB 103-APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET
HB 104-APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
The Committee heard from the following subcommittees: Department of
Natural Resources, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities, Department of Corrections,
Department of Administration, and Department of Health and Social
Services. The subcommittee recommendations were adopted and the
bill was held in Committee.
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN)(brf sup maj fld)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan
program expenses of state government, for certain programs,
and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date."
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(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."
Department of Natural Resources
Senator Leman, Chair
Senator Phillips
Senator Torgerson
Senator Pearce
Senator Lincoln
Senator Leman noted the larger membership of this subcommittee is
due to the "diversity of issues" and their importance to the state.
Senator Leman reminded of the previous year allocation to this
department of $68.6 million of which $37,371,100 were general
funds. He informed that the governor requested a greater than $2
million increase for FY 02 and that the co-chair of this Committee,
Co-Chair Donley, instructed the subcommittee to provide an
allocation of $37.5 million general funds. Senator Leman reported
the subcommittee is giving an actual recommendation of $37,252,500.
He noted that this amount is below the limit, but cautioned against
planning other uses for the remaining funds saying there might be
need for adjustments within this department.
Senator Leman continued that the subcommittee recommendation
increases the department's budget by $2.1 million, although the
general fund allocation is reduced.
Senator Leman expressed that the budget recommendations are
consistent with his and other members of the subcommittee's goals.
He shared that these goals are to streamline government and to
allow the department to pursue its mission to develop Alaska's land
and water resources.
Senator Leman listed the subcommittee recommendations as follows.
· Approve all Line Item Transfers, position adjustments,
transfers in and transfers out, One Time Items, and the
FY 01 salary increases.
· $825,000 increase at the request of the Division of Oil
and Gas to address vacancy, recruitment and retention of
technical personnel - part of this increase was funded
with AHFC receipts.
· Approve $300,000 general fund increment to Water
Development as part of the solution to retool the water
permitting program. In anticipation of statutory and
regulatory changes, language is recommended that will
appropriate I/A receipts form the Federal Non-Point
Source pollution funds in the Department of Environmental
Conservation. This funding will relieve general fund
pressure in this division for FY 02. It may be necessary
to supplement this funding with $90,000 general fund
match.
· Authorizing $248,000 from the State Land Disposal Income
Fund to enable the Division of Mining, Land and Water to
survey new subdivisions and offer new land sales.
· Authorizing $280,000 in timber receipts to support value-
added timber sales.
· Including language allowing the Department of Natural
Resources to receive federal receipts for fire
suppression activities above the budgeted level, if
necessary.
· Including language allowing the Department of Natural
Resources to attempt a pilot project in preparation for
this year's fire season. After further consulting with
the department, my recommendation to the Committee is
that we make this an FY 02 fire season (April 15, 2002 -
June 15, 2002).
· Replacing $103,600 general funds with AHFC Dividends in
the Fairbanks Office Building Chargeback component.
Senator Leman next listed the items requested in the governor's
budget but not recommended by the subcommittee.
· $75,000 general funds for cartographer in Information
Resource Management (House did not fund)
· $57,500 general funds for position to increase computer
support/Interdepartmental Data Processing Chargeback
(House did not fund)
· $160,000 general funds for Park Ranger in Wood-Tikchik
State Park (House did not fund)
· $350,000 general funds for Mobile Initial Attack Force 20
PPT state positions (House did not fund)
· Computer support
· Park ranger
· Mobile initial attack force
Senator Olson asked for further information regarding aircraft
leasing maintenance.
Senator Leman responded that he had little knowledge of this
matter.
Senator Olson stated that he had no knowledge either and suggested
that more research should be done before approving leasing such
aircraft.
Senator Leman assured that action would not occur before the next
fiscal year. He noted that other states have used these aircraft
and have been satisfied. He stated he would share the information
that he does have.
Co-Chair Donley suggested that in the time before this program
begins Senator Olson would have an opportunity to work with the
department.
Senator Austerman expressed appreciation to the Division of
Legislative Finance for the fiscal analyst's assistance with
developing the budgets for the departments which he chaired the
subcommittees.
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Senator Austerman, Chair
Senator Phillips
Senator Therriault
Senator Wilken
Senator Davis
Senator Austerman shared that the governor requested $1.12 million
over the amount allocated in FY 01. Included in the governor's
request, Senator Austerman listed 14 vacant positions.
Senator Austerman relayed concerns regarding $200,000 general funds
for disaster planning and the state's emergency coordination, which
he noted the House of Representatives approved. He stated that the
subcommittee does not recommend this item and instead recommends
utilizing these funds in various other projects.
Senator Austerman described how the subcommittee otherwise
allocated the $200,000 general funds in its recommendation. He
stated that $21,000 would be spent for grants, $19,000 would
replace a reduction in oil and hazardous material response funding,
and $140,000 would fully fund the increases to the food service
costs for the youth academy.
Senator Austerman compared the FY 01 general fund allocation of
$7.7 million to the $8.3 million FY 02 general fund limit imposed
by the Senate Majority, and the $8.4 million general fund budget
approved by the House of Representatives. He stated that while the
subcommittee recommendation is $37,400 less than the House of
Representative's allocation, the amount is $478,000 above the limit
established by the Senate Majority.
Senator Leman asked if the intent of the funding request for the
state emergency coordination center is for 24-hour operation.
Senator Austerman affirmed.
Senator Leman asked if the subcommittee chair had considered using
contracted services to operate the system.
Senator Austerman explained the "Christmas tree" method employed by
two private corporations in relaying phone calls in a pyramid
fashion. He learned that this type of system is in operation on the
Kenai Peninsula and noted that the subcommittee had contacted
representatives for feedback. He stated that according to the
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, there is no guarantee
that contact would be made with the correct parties during an
emergency. He said this is because there is no method of checking
that the intended parties were contacted. He remarked that the
subcommittee was still considering private contracting as a
possibility because it is less expensive.
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Senator Austerman, Chair
Senator Torgerson
Senator Elton
Senator Austerman detailed the differences between the governor's
request of $986,000 for 12 new positions and the subcommittee
recommendation for the FY 02 Department of Labor and Workforce
Development operating budget.
Senator Austerman relayed the two items that differ from the House
of Representative's version:
· A fund change of $90,000 from general funds match to STEP
funds in Employment Services
· A $90,000 increment of general funds for Vocational
Rehabilitation.
Senator Austerman stated the subcommittee's allocation
recommendation is the same amount as approved by the House of
Representatives and also meets the allocation limit issued by the
Senate Majority.
Senator Austerman noted that the general fund allocation
recommended by the subcommittee for FY 02 is less then the amount
allocated in FY 01. He explained this is primarily the result of
provisions from HB 387 of the twenty-first legislative session that
shifted funds from the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) funds and workers compensation funds.
Department of Public Safety
Senator Austerman, Chair
Senator Green, Vice-Chair
Senator Cowdery
Senator Taylor
Senator Lincoln
Senator Austerman detailed three changes
· Under Alaska State Trooper Detachments $250,000 was
approved with I/A receipts from the governor's budget.
· Under Fish and Wildlife Protection $250,000 was approved
with I/A receipts from the governor's budget.
· An additional $140,000 was approved from the general fund
to go toward funding another state trooper.
Senator Austerman spoke of a question raised by Senator Robin
Taylor regarding interagency receipts and the governor's use of
aircraft belonging to the Department of Public Safety. Senator
Austerman informed that flight logs indicate two-thirds of the use
of the aircraft stationed in Juneau has been for transporting the
governor instead of conducting Alaska State Trooper business. He
cited a figure of $800 per hour as the cost of using and
maintaining this aircraft. He calculated the total cost for the
governor's use to be over $600,000. He referenced an interagency
(I/A) receipt agreement between the Office of the Governor and the
Department of Public Safety whereby $155,000 was provided for these
expenses. Therefore, he stated, the aforementioned subcommittee
recommendations provide the remaining funds to cover the expenses.
Senator Austerman addressed the $140,000 increment for new Alaska
State Troopers and Wildlife Protection Officers explaining that the
subcommittee recommends additional positions over the number
approved by the House of Representatives.
Senator Austerman pointed out the $790,000 general fund increase
over the FY 01 appropriation in the FY 02 subcommittee
recommendation and compared this to the $5 million increase
requested by the governor.
Senator Leman noted the Senate Majority-provided allocation limit
was exceeded by exactly $140,000, which he noted is the same amount
as the additional state trooper positions item. He asked if this
was deliberate.
Senator Austerman stated that it was not and explained the total
cost of the additional trooper positions is approximately $600,000
and that the I/A receipts transferred from the Office of the
Governor are used to offset all but $140,000 of that expense.
Senator Leman next asked whether the I/A receipts from the Office
of the Governor budget could be increased by $140,000 to cover the
entire cost of the additional positions.
Senator Austerman answered that it could be done.
Senator Leman wanted to know if this would be reasonable using the
calculations for the aircraft usage.
Senator Austerman responded that it would depend upon the
calculation of the number of hours the aircraft was used by the
Office of the Governor versus the cost of operation.
Senator Wilken asked how many positions are included in the
personnel increase.
Senator Austerman replied the increase would consist of four Fish
and Wildlife Protection Officers "brown shirts" and three Alaska
State Troopers "blue shirts" using general funds and five Alaska
State Troopers using federal funds totaling 12 new positions.
Senator Olson asked the total amount of aircraft owned by the
department and how many of those are helicopters.
Senator Austerman estimated there to be 46 aircraft and five
helicopters.
Senator Olson asked what happens with attrition due to accidents
and if the department could purchase replacements under the
provisions of this budget.
Senator Austerman replied that this budget does not contain funds
for new acquisitions or replacements.
Co-Chair Donley explained that the department obtains aircraft in
several ways: confiscation, "gifts" from the federal Drug
Enforcement Administration, purchases through the capital budget,
and contractual purchases. He offered to work with Senator Olson
over the interim to further detail this matter as he stated the
Committee could benefit from Senator Olson's expertise regarding
aircraft. Co-Chair Donley clarified that funds to purchase an
aircraft would be capital budget expenditure.
Senator Austerman was reminded of conversations with the Department
of Fish and Game about the contractual purchase of aircraft, and it
was determined the item would be a capital expenditure.
Senator Green referenced funding for additional personnel other
then public safety officers.
Co-Chair Donley expounded the subcommittee recommendation includes
funding for two additional positions in the crime lab for the DNA
database development.
Senator Austerman noted this item was inserted when the budget was
being considered in the House of Representatives.
Senator Green commented the number of additional personnel in this
department is "impressive".
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
Senator Ward, Chair
Senator Cowdery
Senator Taylor
Senator Hoffman
Senator Ward stated the subcommittee recommendation replaces one-
time funding used for salary increases. He noted the recommendation
"added capital improvement projects receipt authority request" to
better account for indirect costs of the federal capital projects.
Senator Ward informed that the recommendation includes increments
for state general funds to match federal capital improvement
project (CIP) funds for the purpose of increasing engineer's
salaries to improve retention and recruitment.
Senator Ward continued that the recommendation adds general funds
for increased rural airport maintenance in both the Central and
Northern Regions.
Senator Ward noted the subcommittee recommendation replaces the
public building funds and highway working capital funds with
general funds for highway station maintenance.
Senator Ward stated the recommendation grants the additional
positions requested for the Ted Stevens International Airport in
Anchorage and the Fairbanks International Airport.
Senator Ward listed the inclusion of Alaska Marine Highway receipt
authority in the subcommittee recommendation.
Senator Ward stated the recommendation reduces the general funds in
the Administration and Support appropriation by three-percent.
Senator Ward read intent language recommended by the subcommittee,
"It is the intent of the legislature that three-percent general
funds reduction in Administration and Support [undecipherable] more
efficient administrative function and be spread amongst all
administrative [undecipherable] with this appropriation."
Senator Ward informed that the recommendation also transfers
funding of 14 positions from the Southeast Region Facilities to the
Department of Administration allocating for the administration of
the state facilities located in the region. He noted this fund
transfer was requested.
Senator Ward cited the total appropriation as $327,510,500. He
noted the Senate Majority target was $97,451,000 general funds and
the subcommittee recommended an allocation of $97,430,900, which is
$20,000 below the limit. He also pointed out that enough state
matching funds are included to secure all available federal funds.
Department of Corrections
Senator Ward, Chair
Senator Cowdery
Senator Therriault
Senator Lincoln
Senator Ward told that the subcommittee created a new appropriation
category for the Division of Institutions, and recommends
transferring funding for the director's office of this division
into that component.
Senator Ward noted the subcommittee recommendation also moves the
out-of-state contracts into the funding component for the Division
of Institutions, Director's office. He explained this is primarily
the private prison facility in Arizona, which currently houses some
Alaskan inmates for the state.
Senator Ward stated that the subcommittee also recommends funding
the Point Mackenzie Farm Program under a new Budget Request Unit
(BRU).
Senator Ward noted the subcommittee recommends creating a new BRU
for the Parole Board and reduce funding for travel by the board.
Senator Ward shared that the recommendation reduces the
Administration and Operations BRU by 1.5 percent. He stated the
intent is the reduction would be absorbed within the various
institutions through identification and implementation of
efficiencies.
Senator Ward stated the recommendation eliminates funding for
positions including a strategic planner, a court monitor, the
Alaska Judicial Council special assistant and the legislative
liaison.
Senator Ward pointed out the subcommittee recommendation increases
funding from the amount approved by the House of Representatives
for the Sixth Avenue Jail. He relayed that the department "made the
case" that the facility would be unable to begin operations as
scheduled with the amount of funding provided by the House of
Representatives. He stated that this appropriation would allow the
department to consolidate the majority of the prison population in
Anchorage as opposed to transferring inmates to outlying
facilities, including the private prison in Arizona. He noted the
subcommittee recommends fully funding the facility for six months
compared to the four months of funding proposed by the House of
Representatives.
Senator Ward announced the subcommittee's recommended allocation
for the department is a total of $173,526,600. Of this amount, he
listed the general funds comprise $145,251,600 and the limit
imposed by the Senate Majority is $146,001,000. He stated that the
subcommittee allocation is $848,400 below the limit.
Senator Hoffman asked the cost to operate the Sixth Avenue Jail for
six months.
Senator Ward responded the recommendation appropriates an
additional $200,000 to the $400,000 recommended by the House of
Representatives. He stressed that by opening the Anchorage facility
on schedule, fewer Alaskan inmates would need to be housed in
Arizona.
Senator Hoffman wanted to know the system-wide "vacancy factor" as
submitted by the department.
Senator Ward stated that the department estimates the projected
growth at three-percent, which he remarked is not the growth rate
"that the subcommittee gave them." He said the subcommittee
anticipates a lower growth rate.
Senator Olson asked the cost of the contracts with private prison
corporations and asked if the state contracted any facilities other
then the one located in Florence, Arizona.
Senator Ward replied that the Arizona prison is the one the state
has contracted with. He listed the total appropriation for this
contract is approximately $20 million. He pointed out that the
department and the subcommittee forecast a lower amount for this
facility once inmates are transferred from Arizona to the Sixth
Avenue Jail. He noted that not all inmates housed out of state
would be returned.
Senator Austerman asked if the subcommittee had a discussion about
whether the opening of the Anchorage facility would eliminate the
need to house any inmates in the private Arizona prison. He
understood there to be a significant turnover rate in the inmates
at the Arizona facility, partly due to court activities. He asked
if the Sixth Avenue Jail facility would reduce the amount of travel
and transfer costs to and from Arizona.
Senator Ward stated that testimony presented by the department
assures him that placing all institution funding in the new BRU,
would allow the department to limit inmate transfers to the Arizona
facility to convicts with over six months of their sentences
remaining. He stressed that it would still be necessary to send
some inmates to the private facility after the opening of the
Anchorage jail. He shared that an application has been submitted to
the court requesting the state be released from the provisions in
the Cleary vs. State of Alaska ruling. He remarked that funding for
correctional institutions has increased since this court decision
was issued.
Senator Hoffman shared that there have been complaints there have
been no increases for contract jails for five years and asked how
the subcommittee recommendation addressed this.
Senator Ward responded, "It doesn't really do very much." He
elaborated that the contract jails across the state are "at very
best a status quo". He stressed the subcommittee had many
discussions on the issue as well as the need to address capital
improvements to these contract jails. He shared that according to
maintenance reports, these facilities are no longer sufficient and
that the conditions are resulting in increased operational costs.
He indicated that he plans on addressing, in the capital budget,
the matter of bringing the facilities up to state and federal
requirements. He remarked that further consolidations are not
possible until these facilities are brought up to the necessary
standards.
Senator Hoffman added that the communities operating these contract
jails are facing increased operational costs of ten-percent over
the past five years in addition to increased payroll expenses. He
stressed that these communities complain that housing these inmates
is the responsibility of the state but the communities are instead
subsidizing the costs.
Senator Ward did not disagree with Senator Hoffman's statements,
but stressed that the funds "were allocated in such a manner that
they have enough funds to operate the community jails right now."
Senator Ward admitted that this does not eliminate the need for
capital funds to address the condition of the facilities. He
suggested that general obligation bonds was one mean in which to
generate the necessary funds.
Senator Austerman asked for clarification of "status quo" in the
funding of the operating costs of the community jails. He wanted to
know if the House of Representatives increased the allocation.
Senator Ward answered that the governor's budget requested $400,000
and the House of Representatives provided a $200,000 increment. He
noted that subcommittee recommends a $200,000 allocation less the
1.5 percent reduction for administration and operating expenses. He
stressed that even the full amount does not address the situations
in some jails of doors falling off hinges and other maintenance
problems.
Department of Administration
Senator Ward, Chair
Senator Taylor
Senator Elton
Senator Ward stated the subcommittee recommendation for the FY 02
operating budget provides a 1.1 percent increase of $1,644,000
general funds, which he said totals $150,996,600. He noted the
Senate Majority imposed allocation limit is $151 million and the
subcommittee recommendation is $3,400 below that amount.
Senator Ward informed that available federal receipts had increased
by 20.3 percent in the amount of $1,589,000, bringing the total of
federal receipts to $9,404,100.
Senator Ward remarked that other funding sources increased by 1.9
percent in the amount of $2,193,000, totaling $118,840,400 in other
funds.
Senator Ward listed the total funding increase from the FY 01
allocation to be $279,241,100.
Senator Ward noted that all costs of the negotiated labor contracts
held the previous year are included in the subcommittee's
recommendation. He explained that one-time labor costs have been
replaced with general funds, totaling approximately $599,300.
Senator Ward gave the subcommittee's recommendation to accept all
agency transfers as requested, which is a $1,092,000 general fund
increase to the Department of Administration. He elaborated that
this completes the reorganization of public facilities programs
from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to the
Department of Administration. He pointed out the Department of
Administration received a net increase of 19 full-time, five part-
time, and one temporary positions.
Senator Ward listed information shown on the subcommittee report as
follows.
Retirement and Benefits:
$713,900 Additions to the Division of Retirement and Benefits
for various systems enhancements and increases due
to retiree and benefit programs (other funds)
Group Health Insurance:
$ 53,800 Increase for retirement systems litigation (other
funds)
State Owned Facilities:
$148,800 State Owned Facilities Public Building Operations
Costs (other funds)
Alaska Longevity Programs Management:
$604,500 Upgrade Pioneer's Homes Nurses, Nurses Aide or
Nurses Assistant positions (Alaska Housing Finance
Corporation (AHFC) dividends)
Senior Services: $774,100 general funds; $1,589,300 federal
receipts; $959,600 other funds
$444,400 Assisted Living Rate Increase (general fund portion)
(partial funding of $572,400)
$118,400 Improve Medicaid Waiver processing (general fund
portion)
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$100,000 Long Term Care Ombudsman Position (general funds)
$100,000 Assisted Living Licensing (general funds)
$564,300 Grants to Support Family Caregivers (federal
receipts)
$100,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Award (other
funds)
$708,600 Increases for substance abuse treatment for seniors,
innovative respite, family caregiver support, ADRD
training for in-home providers, and adult day
quality improvements (other funds)
$120,000 Increase grants to fund additional cost for Senior
Employment statewide
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission:
$500,100 Increases for lease costs, database development,
implementation, data management, and administrative
costs as well as funding for engineer and geologist
salaries (other funds)
Office of Public Advocacy:
$250,000 Increase for Child in Need of Aid caseload (general
funds)
$100,000 Trust Fund Accounting (other funds)
Department of Motor Vehicles: Structural changes made to the
leases through individual appropriations for Anchorage area
DMV leases. Transfers from within the Leases Appropriation
will fund the new appropriations and no new funding is
included.
$118,500 Private Partner Audits (AHFC dividends)
$200,000 Replace one-time funding of Investment Loss Trust
Funds (ILTF)-non contract costs (AHFC dividends)
$170,000 Polaroid Contract Increase (general funds)
Senator Leman inquired about the transfer of personnel from the
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. He remembered
14 positions reported in the Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities, but noted the Department of Administration
reports 25 positions.
Senator Ward replied that the same number of positions transferred
from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities would
transfer to the Department of Administration. He added that the
Department of Administration would be attempting to reduce
maintenance cost by consolidating efforts and these savings should
be reflected in the next year's budget.
Senator Leman next asked if the Department of Administration
discussed the cost of upgrading the outside of State Office
Building in Juneau and whether this work could be performed within
the existing budget.
Senator Ward responded that the subcommittee requested the
department do this within the existing budget. However, he was not
sure if it was possible.
Senator Leman referenced the subcommittee report on the Division of
Motor Vehicles, particularly regarding leases for facilities in
Anchorage. He asked if it were correct there would be no net
increase for these lease expenses. He stated that these satellite
offices have proven successful.
Senator Ward affirmed and explained how the subcommittee
specifically identified each Division of Motor Vehicles satellite
locations to make it clear that these stations could not be
combined.
Senator Leman predicted the new facility located on Spenard Road,
would incur increased costs. He asked how the department would
address this expense.
Senator Ward replied that the subcommittee recommends denying this
particular budget request because it decided that a facility this
large was unnecessary.
Co-Chair Donley added this is consistent with the budget adopted by
the House of Representatives.
Senator Ward expressed that customers are appreciative of the
satellite offices due to shorter waiting times.
Senator Wilken asked if the issue regarding the satellite structure
of the public radio and television stations that was raised earlier
in the session had been resolved by the subcommittee and if so,
how.
Senator Ward responded the subcommittee recommends increasing the
allocation approved by the House of Representatives.
Senator Wilken recalled an increased need for over one million
dollars.
Senator Ward assured the subcommittee recommendation is funding
this request at "the appropriate amount" to meet its need.
Senator Wilken referred to the Public Defenders Agency and asked
how the subcommittee's addressed the budget of this division.
Senator Ward answered this division was funded at the same level as
it was in FY 01 in the subcommittee recommendation.
Co-Chair Donley pointed out the subcommittee's recommendation to
increase funding to the Office of Public Advocacy.
Senator Green asked if funds for the Long Term Care Ombudsman
budget were transferred from the Mental Health Trust Authority
(MHTA) in the subcommittee recommendation.
Senator Ward responded the recommendation is to increase the Long
Term Care Ombudsman budget by $100,000.
Senator Green clarified this office was being moved from Department
of Administration.
Senator Ward affirmed.
Senator Hoffman asked for a comparison of the subcommittee's
recommendation for leases funding to the governor's request.
Senator Ward answered this item is recommended to be funded at the
same level as requested in the governor's proposed budget.
Department of Health and Social Services
Senator Green clarified the action of the budget subcommittee. She
cited a memorandum from herself, as chair of this subcommittee, to
Co-Chair Donley dated March 28, 2001 [copy on file] as follows.
In the Medical Assistance/Medicaid Services component all
state funds are to be shown as general funds (GF)/match.
In addition to GF/match 1003, the House Budget shows:
$10,354,500 GF 1004
364,000 GF/Prgm 1005
29,333,100 GF/MH 1037
13,379,100 Tobacco Setl 1119
The intent of the subcommittee is for the funds to be derived
from the sources shown by the House and to be identified as
matching funds for the federal receipts in this budget
component.
AT EASE 10:14 AM / 10:22 AM
Senator Ward moved to adopt the budget subcommittee reports and the
Department of Health and Social Services subcommittee clarification
memorandum.
There was no objection and the subcommittee reports and
clarification were ADOPTED.
Senator Ward moved to adopt the governor's proposed budget of
$50,564,000 for pupil transportation.
The governor's recommended pupil transportation budget was ADOPTED
without objection.
ADJOURNMENT
Co-Chair Dave Donley adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM
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