SENATE BILL NO. 265 An Act relating to receipts of commercial fisheries test fishing operations; and providing for an effective date. Co-chairman Halford directed that SB 265 be brought on for discussion. Co-chairman Frank referenced a draft CSSB 265 (Fin) (9-LS1614\F, Utermohle, 4/29/96) and explained that he worked with the department to expand the definition of "program receipts" to accommodate a list of revenue neutral "restricted program receipts." The intent is not to unintentionally cut (from the budget) operations that are self-supporting and not dependent upon general funds. The proposed draft accomplishes that. Co-chairman Frank next noted that the draft was also intended to cover the commercial test fishery contained in the original bill. The Office of Management and Budget has since indicated that specific language relating to the fishery must be added to the draft. Co-chairman Frank thus referenced a proposed amendment dated 4/30/96. He then MOVED for adoption of CSSB 265 ("F" version, dated 4/29/96) including the commercial fisheries test fishing amendment as a technical correction. No objection having been raised, CSSB 265 (Fin) was ADOPTED with the accompanying commercial fisheries test fishing amendment. Co-chairman Frank MOVED that CSSB 265 (Fin) pass from committee with individual recommendations and accompanying fiscal notes. The Co-chairman subsequently remarked that the fiscal note should be revised to reflect a change in funding source from general funds to restricted program receipts. Senator Sharp raised a question concerning listings that have not yet been authorized. Co-chairman Frank acknowledged that the list reflects items in the budget request. Items would have to be authorized in budget documents. Mere listing on an attachment to the fiscal note does not provide that authority. TOM WILLIAMS, aide to Co- chairman Frank, further advised that the list was prepared by the Office of Management and Budget. It merely lists everything funded from designated program receipts and sets forth potential items that could be impacted. Co-chairman Halford called for objections to passage of the bill. No objection having been raised, CSSB 265 (Fin) was REPORTED OUT of committee with a ($7,731.4) note from the Office of Management and Budget to be applied to various departments. Co-chairmen Halford and Frank and Senator Zharoff signed the committee report with a "do pass" recommendation. Senators Donley, Phillips, Rieger, and Sharp signed "no recommendation."