Legislature(2013 - 2014)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/15/2014 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB210 | |
| HB32 | |
| HB199 | |
| HB239 | |
| HB240 | |
| HB241 | |
| HB75 | |
| HB293 | |
| HB378 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 210 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 32 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 199 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 239 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 240 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 241 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 242 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 75 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 378 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 293 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 15, 2014
9:10 a.m.
9:10:14 AM
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Meyer called the Senate Finance Committee meeting
to order at 9:10 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Pete Kelly, Co-Chair
Senator Kevin Meyer, Co-Chair
Senator Anna Fairclough, Vice-Chair
Senator Click Bishop
Senator Mike Dunleavy
Senator Lyman Hoffman
Senator Donny Olson
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
Vasilios Gialopsos, Staff, Representative Charisse Millet;
Charles Guinchard, Staff, Representative Mia Costello; Tim
Clark, Staff, Representative Bryce Edgmon; Representative
Lora Reinbold; Representative Paul Seaton; Heather Beg,
Staff, Representative Paul Seaton; Jordan Marshall, Staff,
Rasmussen Foundation, Anchorage; Sherrie Klein, Staff,
Representative Peggy Wilson; Amy Erickson, Director,
Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Administration;
Christine Marasigan, Staff, Senator Kevin Meyer; Rebecca
Rooney, Staff, Representative Peggy Wilson.
SUMMARY
CSHB 32(FIN)
LINES OF BUSINESS ON BUSINESS LICENSE
CSHB 32(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with a
"do pass" recommendation and with previously
published fiscal impact note: FN2(CED).
CSHB 75(FIN)
CONTRIBUTION FROM PFD: AUDITS; UNIVERSITY
SCS CSHB 75 (FIN) was REPORTED out of committee
with a "do pass" recommendation and with
previously published indeterminate fiscal note:
FN2(REV); and previously published fiscal impact
note: FN3(UA).
HB 199 VPSO FIREARMS
HB 199 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with previously
published zero fiscal note: FN2(HFIN/DPS).
CSHB 210(FIN) am
SCHOOLS: RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, CRISIS TRG
CSHB 210(FIN)am was REPORTED out of committee
with a "do pass" recommendation and with
previously published fiscal impact note:
FN1(EED).
HB 239 EXTEND BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
HB 239 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with previously
published fiscal impact note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
HB 240 EXTEND BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
HB 240 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with previously
published fiscal impact note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
HB 241 EXTEND BOARD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY
HB 241 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with previously
published fiscal impact note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
HB 242 EXTEND PT & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD
HB 242 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with previously
published fiscal impact note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
CSHB 293(STA)
BEAR LICENSE PLATES
CSHB 293(STA) was HEARD and HELD in committee for
further consideration.
CSHB 378(TRA)
MOTOR VEHICLES: REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL
SCS CSHB 378(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee
with a "do pass" recommendation and with a new
fiscal impact note from the Senate Finance
Committee and Department of Administration; and
previously published fiscal impact note:
FN2(DPS).
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(FIN) am
"An Act relating to crisis intervention training for
school personnel; and relating to restraint and
seclusion of students in public schools."
9:12:02 AM
VASILIOS GIALOPSOS, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE CHARISSE MILLET,
introduced himself.
Co-Chair Meyer asked if there were any additional comments
on the legislation. Mr. Gialopsos responded that he did not
have any additional comments. He added that the sponsor
wanted to thank the committee for considering the
legislation.
Co-Chair Meyer wondered if the sponsor wanted the committee
to move the legislation out of committee. Mr. Gialopsos
replied in the affirmative.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT CSHB 210(FIN)am out of
committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal note.
CSHB 210(FIN)am was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with previously published fiscal
impact note: FN1(EED).
9:14:17 AM
AT EASE
9:14:34 AM
RECONVENED
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN)
"An Act providing for the issuance of one business
license for multiple lines of business; and providing
for reissuance of a business license to make a change
on the license."
9:15:23 AM
Vice-Chair Fairclough remarked that there was an issue of
multiple professional licensing, and only having two lines
available under the current information technology system.
She stressed that the focus was on legislation was low
fiscal notes. She wondered how the department was prepared
to manage the new request based on the issues that were
raised for businesses that had two lines of businesses.
CHARLES GUINCHARD, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE MIA COSTELLO,
stated that the sponsor understood that there were
approximately 53,000 active business licenses in Alaska.
The legislation could affect up to 750 of those licenses.
It was up to the business owner whether or not to
consolidate under one business license. The gap in the data
affected only those that had three or more businesses,
which would be reduced to 85. It was the sponsor's belief
that because the loophole only applied to 85 of the 53,000
business licenses, they could be addressed in another form
than an expensive update to a database.
Co-Chair Meyer wondered if there were any further comments
on the gill. Mr. Guinchard replied that the sponsor
apologizes for not attending the meeting.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT CSHB 32(FIN) out of
committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal note.
CSHB 32(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with previously published fiscal impact
note: FN2(CED).
9:18:00 AM
AT EASE
9:19:23 AM
RECONVENED
HOUSE BILL NO. 199
"An Act relating to Department of Public Safety
regulations allowing village public safety officers to
carry firearms."
9:19:47 AM
TIM CLARK, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE BRYCE EDGMON, introduced
himself.
Senator Olson wondered if there had been additional input
of anyone in support or opposition to the legislation. Mr.
Clark replied that he did not know of any opposition to the
legislation.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT HB 199 out of committee with
individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note.
HB 199 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with previously published zero fiscal
note: FN2(HFIN/DPS).
9:21:38 AM
AT EASE
9:22:46 AM
RECONVENED
HOUSE BILL NO. 239
"An Act extending the termination date of the Board of
Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective
date."
9:23:39 AM
REPRESENTATIVE LORA REINBOLD, hoped to move the bill from
committee, which would keep the members of the Board of
Examiners in Optometry employed.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT HB 239 out of committee with
individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note.
HB 239 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with previously published fiscal impact
note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
9:24:35 AM
AT EASE
9:25:54 AM
RECONVENED
HOUSE BILL NO. 240
"An Act extending the termination date of the Board of
Chiropractic Examiners; and providing for an effective
date."
9:26:17 AM
Representative Reinbold thanked the committee.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT HB 240 out of committee with
individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note.
HB 240 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with previously published fiscal impact
note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
9:26:40 AM
AT EASE
9:26:59 AM
RECONVENED
HOUSE BILL NO. 241
"An Act extending the termination date of the Board of
Marital and Family Therapy; and providing for an
effective date."
9:27:12 AM
Representative Reinbold felt that the legislation would
keep marriages and families strong in Alaska.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT HB 241 out of committee with
individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note.
HB 241 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with previously published fiscal impact
note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
9:28:04 AM
AT EASE
9:28:36 AM
RECONVENED
HOUSE BILL NO. 242
"An Act extending the termination date of the State
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; and
providing for an effective date."
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT HB 242 out of committee with
individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note.
HB 242 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with previously published fiscal impact
note: FN2(HFIN/CED).
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN)
"An Act amending certain audit requirements for
entities receiving contributions from permanent fund
dividends; requiring the three main campuses of the
University of Alaska to apply to be included on the
contribution list for contributions from permanent
fund dividends; and requiring the university to pay an
application fee for each campus separately listed on
the contribution list for contributions from permanent
fund dividends."
9:32:11 AM
REPRESENTATIVE PAUL SEATON, explained that legislation
would allow greater participation by small non-profits. The
current audit requirement was more onerous that what was
required by the federal government, which required a
certified public accountant (CPA) audit that the small non-
profits did not receive. This bill eases the financial
burden on these organizations and allows Alaskans a more
complete choice of organizations by eliminating the
financial audit requirement. This does not remove financial
accountability. All Pick.Click.Give donation recipients
must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, which are
required to file the form 990 annually with the IRS.
Organizations are also required to have an audit if they
expend $500,000 or more in federal awards. Entities that
expend less than $500,000 in federal funds still must still
make their records available for review by the federal
government. This bill further requires each campus of
University of Alaska to pay the $250 application fee to
participate in the program, just as all other eligible
organizations do.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to ADOPT the committee substitute for
SCS CS HB 75 (FIN), Work Draft 28-LS0323\Y (Mischel/Martin,
4/13/14). There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Meyer queried the changes in the CS.
Representative Seaton replied that there were three
technical changes. He stated that sub-Section A amended a
notice provision on the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), to
say that the 7 percent coordination fee would be deduction.
He announced that sub-Section E removed the restriction
that the money contributed through Pick.Click.Give could
not be used for implementing the section.
Vice-Chair Fairclough queried the page numbers of the
changes. Representative Seaton deferred to this staff.
HEATHER BEG, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE PAUL SEATON, explained
the changes in more detail. She looked at page 2, line 12,
where "no money" was changed to "7 percent of the money."
The second change was on page 4, lines 5 through 8,
deleting the section that would restrict the department
from implementing the new change.
9:37:31 AM
JORDAN MARSHALL, STAFF, RASMUSSEN FOUNDATION, ANCHORAGE,
spoke in support of the legislation. He offered to answer
questions.
Co-Chair Meyer asked to hear the prepared testimony. Mr.
Marshall announced that the Pick.Click.Give program gave
Alaskans a safe, secure, and simple way to make optional
gifts from to Alaska non-profits. The program was in its
sixth year and had seen over $10 million in designations
made by Alaskans. He stated that $2.77 million was raised
in 2014. There were many opportunities for statute
enhancements to ensure that the program can continue to
thrive. The committee substitute would make already
discussed important enhancements. He pointed out that the
sustainability filing fee portion was presented for
consideration after having reached out to participating
non-profits.
Vice-Chair Fairclough wondered if there was an analysis of
the non-profits that were shown in the advertisement, and
whether those organizations saw a higher level of giving.
Mr. Marshall responded that there was a concerted effort to
highlight certain types of service offerings, for example
aid and comfort for the homeless. He stated that there was
a small uptick in support for those types of organizations
after they were featured in the marketing campaign. He
stressed that no specific organization was ever highlighted
in the full statewide outreach marketing program.
Vice-Chair Fairclough wanted to ensure that the marketing
of the program was driven by issues. She wondered how the
priorities would be shaped in the outreach. Mr. Marshall
responded that so far, the state had no interest or
influence over which items were highlighted. He agreed that
there should be a rotation of the focus areas.
Vice-Chair Fairclough understood that there were some
efforts in ensuring that all issues were highlighted. Mr.
Marshall agreed. He stressed that the program website had
an enhanced outreach mechanism, so participating
organizations could upload the most current information
about their organization.
9:45:55 AM
AT EASE
9:46:38 AM
RECONVENED
9:47:00 AM
Co-Chair Meyer noted the Senate Concurrent Resolution that
will follow the bill.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 75 (FIN) out of
committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal notes.
SCS CSHB 75 (FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with previously published
indeterminate fiscal note: FN2(REV); and previously
published fiscal impact note: FN3(UA).
9:47:46 AM
AT EASE
9:51:31 AM
RECONVENED
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 293(STA)
"An Act relating to motor vehicle registration plates;
relating to special registration plates for
firefighters and emergency medical service providers;
and providing for an effective date."
9:52:15 AM
SHERRIE KLEIN, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE PEGGY WILSON, explained
the legislation. She stated that HB 293 would allow for a
second license plate to be chosen as the state's primary
plate. Currently the primary license plate is a plain yellow
background. This bill would allow residents to have a choice
between the plain yellow and a plate that has a bear
insignia - very similar to one of our most popular plates
back in 1976. According to a recent national poll, Alaska's
primary license plate is rated number 48 out of the 50
states and 2 territories. Our state deserves better
recognition! Bears are indelibly linked to Alaska. This bill
will also allow all firefighters and EMT's whether volunteer
or paid to have the choice to purchase a specialty license
plate that previously was only for active or former
firefighters or EMTs.
Co-Chair Meyer wondered where Alaska's yellow plates were
rated in attractiveness. Ms. Klein replied that they ranked
48 out of 50.
Senator Bishop wondered if there was any discussion
regarding a totem pole license plate. Ms. Klein replied
that she was unaware of any discussion.
Co-Chair Meyer wondered if there was an amendment. Senator
Bishop replied that he may offer an amendment.
Vice-Chair Fairclough queried the number of types of plates
that were issued in the state.
AMY ERICKSON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, shared that there were
approximately 30 different license plate styles.
Vice-Chair Fairclough asked if there was a standard base
plate. Ms. Erickson replied that the standard plate was
gold with a blue flag. She furthered that it may not be
attractive for consumers, but law enforcement felt that the
plate had excellent visibility.
Senator Bishop felt that the lights on cars were very
visible.
Senator Dunleavy wondered if the mosquito license plate was
considered. Ms. Erickson replied that she was unaware of
any conversations.
Co-Chair Meyer CLOSED public testimony.
CSHB 298(STA) was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 378(TRA)
"An Act relating to motor vehicle registration;
relating to drivers' licenses; relating to instruction
permits; relating to commercial motor vehicles and
commercial motor carriers; and providing for an
effective date."
9:58:46 AM
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to ADOPT SCS CS SB 378(FIN), Work
Draft 28-LS1541\Y (Strasbaugh, 4/13/14). There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CHRISTINE MARASIGAN, STAFF, SENATOR KEVIN MEYER, stated
that the only change in the bill was the addition of a new
section on page 4. Following Section 3 the new Section 4
added to AS 28.10.411 by allowing the waiver of a
registration fee for Alaska National Guard members.
Co-Chair Meyer surmised that the idea for the change came
from a bill that was heard previously in committee. Ms.
Marasigan agreed, and stated that SB 141 basically did the
same thing as the current legislation.
Co-Chair Meyer wondered if the registration fee was at 100
percent or 50 percent. Ms. Marasigan replied that the
legislation allowed for one registration fee.
10:00:44 AM
AT EASE
10:02:22 AM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Meyer wondered if the change would affect the
fiscal note. Ms. Marasigan replied that there was a new
fiscal note that showed a loss of revenue by approximately
$100,000 per year.
REBECCA ROONEY, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE PEGGY WILSON,
announced that the sponsor was in support of the change to
the legislation.
Ms. Erickson felt confused by the fiscal note, because the
fiscal note that the division had submitted for SB 141 was
$200,000 each year, because there were 4,000 National Guard
members that would qualify at $100 free registration for
each two years.
10:04:39 AM
AT EASE
10:05:51 AM
RECONVENED
10:05:59 AM
Ms. Marasigan announced that the fiscal note showed that
there were 4,000 National Guard Members, estimated at $100
apiece, with $200,000 each year. She furthered that it was
postulated that each member would not register their
vehicle; therefore the number was reduced to $100,000.
Co-Chair Meyer asked if the fiscal noted was prepared by
the Senate Finance Committee. Ms. Marasigan replied in the
affirmative.
Co-Chair Meyer wondered if DOA agreed with the numbers. Ms.
Erickson could not argue with the explanation of the fiscal
note.
Co-Chair Meyer surmised that DOA could be asking for more
money the following year, if there were incorrect
estimates. Ms. Erickson agreed.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT SCS CSHB 378(FIN) out of
committee with individual recommendations and the
accompanying fiscal notes.
SCS CSHB 378(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with a new fiscal impact note from
the Senate Finance Committee and the Department of
Administration; and previously published fiscal impact
note: FN2(DPS).
10:08:29 AM
AT EASE
10:09:56 AM
RECONVENED
ADJOURNMENT
10:10:44 AM
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| HB 293 - Explanation of Changes.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 293 |
| HB 293 - List of specialty plates 5 yrs.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 293 |
| HB 293 - Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 293 |
| HB 293 - Statutes affected by bill.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 293 |
| HB 293 - Sample Photo.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 293 |
| HB 293 - Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 293 |
| HB75 Concurrent Resolution Title Change for version Y.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 75 |
| HB75 SFN CS for HB 75 version Y.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 75 |
| HB378 SCS for CS for HB378(FIN) work draft version Y.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 378 |
| HB378 DOA-DMV-04-15-14.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2014 9:00:00 AM |
HB 378 |