Legislature(2009 - 2010)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/10/2010 01:00 PM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| 213 | |
| SB222 | |
| SB292 | |
| SB294 | |
| SB300 | |
| HB10 | |
| SB230 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | SB 213 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 222 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 292 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 294 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 300 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 10 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 230 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 10, 2010
1:05 p.m.
1:05:27 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Stedman called the Senate Finance Committee
meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Lyman Hoffman, Co-Chair
Senator Bert Stedman, Co-Chair
Senator Charlie Huggins, Vice-Chair
Senator Johnny Ellis
Senator Dennis Egan
Senator Donny Olson
Senator Joe Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
George Ascott, Staff, Senator Bill Wielechowski; Ted
Leonard, Director, Alaska Industrial Development and Export
Authority (AIDEA); Pat Galvin, Commissioner, Department of
Revenue; Miles Baker, Staff, Co-Chair Stedman
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
None
SUMMARY
SB 213 FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS
CSSB 213 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with a new fiscal
note by the Department of Education and Early
Development.
SB 222 SEX OFFENSES; OFFENDER REGIS.; SENTENCING
CSSB 222 (JUD) was REPORTED out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with zero FN 1
DOA, FN 2 COR, zero FN 3 ADM, zero FN 4 LAW, zero
FN 5 CRT, and a new fiscal note by the Department
of Public Safety.
SB 292 PAWNBROKERS
CSSB 292 (JUD) was REPORTED out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with FN 1 CED.
SB 294 SPORT FISH GUIDE LICENSES
CSSB 294 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with FN 1 DFG.
SB 300 AIDEA LOANS
CSSB 300 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation and with three
previously published zero fiscal notes: FN 1 CED;
FN 2 REV; FN 3 DOT.
HB 10 MUNICIPAL TAXES: COSTS/EXEMPTIONS
SCS CSHB 10 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee
with a "do pass" recommendation and with a new
zero fiscal note by the Department of Commerce,
Community and Economic Development.
SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS
CSSB 230 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with
a "do pass" recommendation.
1:05:41 PM
#213
SENATE BILL NO. 213
"An Act providing for funding for school lunch and
breakfast."
Co-Chair Stedman began with SB 213. He noted that it was
the second hearing on the bill.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT the CS for SB 213, labeled
26-LS1301\P, as the working document before the Committee.
Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED.
GEORGE ASCOTT, STAFF, SENATOR BILL WIELECHOWSKI, explained
that Version P was drafted jointly by the drafter and the
Department of Education to correct some non-substantive
problems noticed by the reviser of statutes in the CS
adopted by the Senate Education Committee. The first
difference between the CS and the Senate Education
Committee version is that this program was removed from AS
14.30 "Pupils and Educational Programs" and moved to AS
14.03 "Public Schools Generally" because AS 14.30 does not
contain a definition of "school districts," which could be
misinterpreted because Regional Educational Attendance
Areas are not always included in the definition of school
districts.
Mr. Ascott reported that the changes could be found on page
1, lines 3 and 4 of the draft CS. Additionally, the
reviser's instructions found on page 2, lines 10-12, of the
Senate Education CS were removed because they no longer
applied to the new section.
Mr. Ascott related that a definition of "district" found in
AS 14.17.990: "a city or borough school district or a
regional educational attendance area," was added. That
change can be found on page 2, line 7, of the draft CS.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
further OBJECTION, the adoption of Version P was so
ordered.
Co-Chair Stedman requested comments from the bill sponsor.
1:09:25 PM
Mr. Ascott noted that the legislation was a joint effort
between the drafter and the Department of Education. He
opined that all problems had been corrected.
Senator Olson asked if the fiscal note would change due to
the new CS. Mr. Ascott said there was an error in the
fiscal note which has been corrected.
Co-Chair Stedman said that Department of Education and
Early Development has submitted a new fiscal note with an
increased cost to fund the program. It is now estimated to
be $2,460,600.
1:10:33 PM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSSB 213 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
CSSB 213 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a new fiscal note by the
Department of Education and Early Development.
1:12:09 PM
SENATE BILL NO. 222
"An Act relating to the crimes of harassment,
possession of child pornography, and distribution of
indecent material to a minor; relating to suspending
imposition of sentence and conditions of probation or
parole for certain sex offenses; relating to
aggravating factors in sentencing; relating to
registration as a sex offender or child kidnapper;
amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure;
and providing for an effective date."
Co-Chair Stedman noted six fiscal notes: zero FN 1 DOA, FN
2 COR, zero FN 3 ADM, zero FN 4 LAW, zero FN 5 CRT, and a
new fiscal note by the Department of Public Safety for
$123,500 in general funds to enhance the data collection
system and to hire a one-time criminal justice specialist.
He pointed out that the Corrections fiscal note is
currently zero, but beginning in FY 12 the department
anticipates a need for additional funding to cover the cost
of an increase in the numbers of prisoners.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSSB 222 (JUD). There
being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSSB 222 (JUD) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with zero FN 1 DOA, FN 2 COR, zero
FN 3 ADM, zero FN 4 LAW, zero FN 5 CRT, and a new fiscal
note by the Department of Public Safety.
1:14:04 PM
SENATE BILL NO. 292
"An Act relating to the registration and operation of
pawnbrokers and to the exemption for pawnbrokers under
the Alaska Small Loans Act; and providing for an
effective date."
Co-Chair Stedman inquired if there were any concerns or
questions about SB 292.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSSB 292 out of Committee
with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSSB 292 (JUD) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with FN 1 CED.
1:14:56 PM
SENATE BILL NO. 294
"An Act repealing the termination date of the
licensing of sport fishing operators and sport fishing
guides; and providing for an effective date."
Co-Chair Stedman asked if the Committee had any questions
or concerns about SB 294.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT the CS for SB 294, labeled
26-LS1546\R, Kane, 4/9/10, as the work draft before the
Committee.
Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED.
Co-Chair Stedman reported that the CS adds a six-year
sunset date.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Stedman noted one fiscal note from the Department
of Fish and Game reflecting the on-going cost of continuing
the licensing program at $437,600 in interagency receipts.
Funding currently exists in the FY 11 operating budget.
1:15:58 PM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSSB 294 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
CSSB 294 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with FN 1 DFG.
1:16:38 PM
SENATE BILL NO. 300
"An Act relating to loan participations and
development finance projects of the Alaska Industrial
Development and Export Authority; and relating to
loans from the rural development initiative fund."
Co-Chair Stedman stated that this was the second hearing on
SB 300.
Senator Olson MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 1:
Page 1, line 2 following "Authority"
Delete"; and relating"
Insert", to the powers of the
authority, and" Page 1, following
line 4:
Insert new bill section to read:
"Section 1. AS 44.88.080 is amended by adding a new
paragraph to read:
(30) to consider, when exercising the powers listed in
this section, the interests of local governments
impacted by the authority's activities to share in the
benefits of these activities, with appropriate
consideration of the authority's ability to meet debt
obligations, issue new debt, and fulfill the
authority's purposes."
Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section I" Insert "Sec. 2"
Renumber the following bill sections accordingly.
Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED.
Senator Olson informed the committee that the last time the
bill was heard he stated that he would have a forthcoming
amendment.
TED LEONARD, DIRECTOR, ALASKA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND
EXPORT AUTHORITY (AIDEA), explained that the amendment
allows AIDEA the ability to take into account the impact on
local governments and share the benefits while protecting
their financial interests and obligations to bond holders.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if AIDEA supported the amendment.
Mr. Leonard replied that it does.
1:18:49 PM
PAT GALVIN, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, spoke as
the chair of the AIDEA Board in support of the amendment.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION to adopt Amendment
1. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Stedman noted three zero fiscal notes.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSSB 300 (FIN) out of
committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
CSSB 300 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with three previously published
zero fiscal notes: FN 1 CED; FN 2 REV; FN 3 DOT.
1:19:43 PM
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 10(FIN)
"An Act authorizing a borough to charge a city for
costs of collecting certain taxes; relating to a
mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for
residences of certain widows or widowers, and to
optional exemptions from municipal property taxes for
property of certain fraternal organizations, for
certain college property, and for certain residential
property; and providing for an effective date."
Co-Chair Stedman reported that it was the second hearing on
the bill.
Senator Egan MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 1:
Page 3, lines 10 - 13:
Delete all material and insert:
"(10) property not exempt under (3) of this subsection
that (A) is owned by a private or nonprofit college or
university that is accredited by a regional or
national accrediting agency recognized by the Council
for Higher Education Accreditation or the United
States Department of Education, or both; and (B) was
subject to a private leasehold, contract, or other
private interest on January 1, 2010."
Page 5, lines 2 - 5:
Delete all material and insert:
"(10) property not exempt under (3) of this subsection
that (A) is owned by a private or nonprofit college or
university that is accredited by a regional or
national accrediting agency recognized by the Council
for Higher Education Accreditation or the United
States Department of Education, or both; and (B) was
subject to a private leasehold, contract, or other
private interest on January 1, 2010."
Page 6, lines 18 - 23:
Delete all material and insert:
"(10) property not exempt under (3) of this subsection
that [(A)] is owned by a private or nonprofit college
or university that is accredited by a regional or
national accrediting agency recognized by the Council
for Higher Education Accreditation or the United
States Department of Education, or both, except that a
private leasehold, contract, or other interest in the
property is taxable to the extent of the private
interest [; and (B) WAS SUBJECT TO A PRIVATE
LEASEHOLD, CONTRACT, OR OTHER PRIVATE INTEREST ON
JANUARY 1, 2010]."
Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED.
Senator Egan explained that the amendment tightens up the
private university portion of the bill. With the amendment,
the bill fixes a problem that exists and makes sure a new
lease does not qualify for the exemption. The sponsor,
Alaska Pacific University (APU), and the mayor's office
have no opposition to the amendment.
Senator Olson asked if APU was in favor. Senator Egan said
it was.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION to Amendment 1.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Stedman noted fiscal notes.
1:21:29 PM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 10 out of
Committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was
so ordered.
SCS CSHB 10 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a new zero fiscal note by the
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
AT-EASE 1:21:59 PM
RECONVENED 6:43:31 PM
SENATE BILL NO. 230
"An Act making and amending appropriations, including
capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations,
and other appropriations; making appropriations to
capitalize funds; and providing for an effective
date."
6:43:51 PM
Co-Chair Stedman announced that it was the committee's
third hearing on the capital budget. It was first heard on
April 9. All amendments were incorporated into the new
committee substitute (CS).
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT CSSB 230 (FIN), labeled 26-
GS2824\P, Kane, 4/10/10, as the working document before the
committee.
6:44:47 PM
MILES BAKER, STAFF, CO-CHAIR STEDMAN, pointed out that
there are two packets that accompanying Version P of the
capital budget. The first packet shows the changes made to
the CS. Column 1 is the previous CS. Columns 2, 3, and 4
show net changes from the previous CS. Column 2 is capital
project changes, column 3 is $50 million transferred to the
renewable energy fund and gives AEA the authority to issue
those grants. Column 4 is the biggest change, new Sections
16, 17, and 18, which add $380 million of GO bond-funded
state education and research projects. The total of the
first four columns represents the total spending in Version
P. Column 6 is the governor's spending and column 7 is the
delta between the governor's spending and Version P.
Mr. Baker reported on the second packet which shows project
changes, the bulk of columns 2, 3, and 4 in the first
packet. He pointed out change locations. The renewable
energy grant change is on page 18, line 20. On page 132,
Section 20C is a new section of $2.4 million appropriated
from the general fund to the emerging energy technology
fund as proposed in SB 220. There is corresponding
contingency language on page 147, Section 49, which makes
the $2.4 million contingent on the passage of SB 220. He
understood that there was a federal fund match.
Mr. Baker noted the UAA Engineering facility planning and
design money of $5 million was omitted in the last CS. It
is now in Version P on page 52. Also added in on page 52 is
the UAF Life Sciences classroom for $20.6 million in
University Revenue Bonds that will be used to match $88
million of general obligation bonds.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION to adopting the CS.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
6:50:14 PM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to REPORT CSSB 230 (FIN) out of
Committee with individual recommendations. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSSB 230 (FIN) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation.
Co-Chair Stedman thanked his staff and Legislative
Finance's staff for their work on the budget.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 PM.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| HB10 Muni Impact.pdf |
SFIN 4/10/2010 1:00:00 PM |
HB 10 |
| SB 300 Amendment 1 Olson SFIN.pdf |
SFIN 4/10/2010 1:00:00 PM |
SB 300 |
| SB 213 Proposed CS Version P SFIN.pdf |
SFIN 4/10/2010 1:00:00 PM |
SB 213 |
| SB 294 Proposed CS Verson R SFIN.pdf |
SFIN 4/10/2010 1:00:00 PM |
SB 294 |
| HB 10 Amendment 1 Egan SFIN.pdf |
SFIN 4/10/2010 1:00:00 PM |
HB 10 |
| CSSB 230 FIN Version P 041010.pdf |
SFIN 4/10/2010 1:00:00 PM |
SB 230 |