Legislature(2009 - 2010)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/01/2010 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB237 | |
| SB174 | |
| SB235 | |
| SB236 | |
| SB224 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | SB 237 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 174 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 235 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 236 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 224 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 230 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 326 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 1, 2010
9:07 a.m.
9:07:40 AM
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Stedman called the Senate Finance Committee
meeting to order at 9:07 a.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
Jay Livey, Staff, Co-Chair Hoffman; Eddy Jeans, Director,
School Finances and Facilities, Department of Education and
Early Development; Senator Menard; Diane Barrans, Executive
Director, Postsecondary Education Commission, Department of
Education; David Logan, Legislative Chair, Alaska Dental
Society; Pat Carr, Program Manager Department of Health and
Social Services; Senator Kevin Meyer; Jomo Stuart, Staff,
Senator Meyer; Sam Kito, Facilities Engineer, Alaska
Education and Early Education; Larry Ledoux Commissioner,
Department of Education and Early Development; Mark
Hamilton, President, University of Alaska.
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
Jim Towle, Executive Director, Alaska Dental Society; Tracy
Oman, Executive Director, Alaska Optometric Association;
Loretta Nardi, President, Partnership for Alaska Charter
Schools; Barbara Gerard, Academy Charter School; Kiki
Abrahamson, Fireweed Academy, Homer; Jim Johnsen, Senior
Vice President, Doyon Limited; Robynn Wilson, Tax Division.
SUMMARY
SB 237 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION DEBT REIMBURSEMENT
SB 237 was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do
pass" recommendation and with new fiscal impact
note from Department of Education and Early
Development.
SB 174 PROF STUDENT EXCHANGE LOAN FORGIVENESS
SB 174 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for
further consideration.
SB 235 CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING
SB 235 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for
further consideration.
SB 236 TAX CREDITS FOR EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 236 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for
further consideration.
SB 224 POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 224 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for
further consideration.
SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS
SB 230 was SCHEDULED but not HEARD. .
HB 326 SUPPLEMENTAL/OTHER APPROPRIATIONS
HB 326 was SCHEDULED but not HEARD.
SENATE BILL NO. 237
"An Act extending the deadline for authorizing school
construction debt reimbursed by the state."
9:07:51 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman proposed committee substitute, work draft
#26- LS1342\C, Mischel, 3/31/10 (copy on file). Co-Chair
Stedman OBJECTED.
JAY LIVEY, STAFF, CO-CHAIR HOFFMAN, discussed the Committee
Substitute (CS). He relayed that three proposed changes
exist. First, the findings section more closely focuses on
the Kasayulie hearing. Secondly, Section 2, Line 18 changes
the name of the fund created to the Regional Education
Attendance Area School Fund, as the previous title did not
relate to the text. The third change in Section 4, Page 8
calls for review of the impact the legislation has on the
state's bond rating. The change calls for a review to be
conducted five years from the effective date of the bill.
9:11:33 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman added that his office is working with the
administration to wordsmith the legislation. He planned to
discuss his concerns in the other body. He commented on the
Kasayulie versus State case. He explained that his office
has worked with the plaintiffs and school districts with
much headway in the right direction.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Stedman stated that a new updated fiscal note was
released.
EDDY JEANS, DIRECTOR, SCHOOL FINANCES AND FACILITIES,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT, informed
that the two fiscal notes were combined. The first part of
the fiscal note estimates the amount of state liability
under the debt reimbursement program. He anticipated that
the first year of liability would occur in FY13. A three
year average of projects approved under the program yielded
the $3.7 million estimated state liability beginning in
FY13 under the debt reimbursement program. He elaborated
that the second portion of the fiscal note addresses the
new funding formula for regional education attendance
areas. The estimation is an annual allocation of
approximately $40 million dollars.
Co-Chair Stedman stated that public testimony is closed.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to report CS SB 237 out of Committee
with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
SB 237 was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do pass"
recommendation and with new fiscal impact note from
Department of Education and Early Development.
9:15:00 AM
SENATE BILL NO. 174
"An Act relating to professional student exchange
program availability and conditions for loan
forgiveness."
9:15:47 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT work draft LS0764\T,
Mischel, 2/1/10. Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED.
MICHAEL ROVITO, STAFF, SENATOR MENARD, discussed the CS. He
explained the differences. Page 1, Section 2 was added to
clarify that the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary
Education shall administer Alaska's participation in the
Western Regional Higher Education Compact. Page 2, Section
3 was modified to address the loan repayment terms.
Initially the bill set the annual repayment interest rate
at five percent, but concern was raised that locking a rate
in statute was bad policy. The current language in version
T uses existing statute AS 14 435 10 to dictate the
interest payment of the loans. The third change occurs on
Section 4, Page 2. The scope of the section describes how
an individual can receive loan forgiveness and the
parameters that must be met to receive that forgiveness.
9:18:57 AM
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Senator Menard delivered the sponsor statement.
Senate Bill 174 will boost the number of Alaska's
health care providers by making it more financially
feasible and attractive for a recent graduate to come
back to the state.
We now have the WAMI program, which provides
educational opportunities for medical students. But
for dentists, there is a massive gap in educational
opportunities.
This is where Senate Bill 174 comes in.
There's no doubt about Alaska's shortage of dentists.
This has been a long-time problem in rural Alaska. In
other areas of the state there are an extremely small
percentage of providers taking Medicaid. As the exodus
of retiring dentists continues, and recent graduates
are wooed by Lower 48 medical clinics, the problem
worsens and Alaska loses.
A well crafted loan forgiveness program will entice
Alaskans graduating in dentistry, pharmacy and
optometry to come home for their careers.
Senate Bill 174 accomplishes this by setting
requirements for loan forgiveness.
Working with the Western Interstate Commissions for
Higher Education, also known as WICHE, Alaska
residents will be able to attend professional health
care programs not offered in the Alaska university
system. WICHE is a regional organization adopted in
the 1950s. Its purpose is to create resource sharing
among higher education systems in the American west.
This bill establishes a minimum number of supported
Alaska participants in dentistry, pharmacy and
optometry. The bill also sets the loan interest rate
for the PSE loan in statute at 5 percent and provides
zero percent interest during the participants' in
school period.
Senate Bill 174 will establish a forgiveness program
entitlement of up to 25 percent loan forgiveness for
the participants who meet these criteria: They must
accept Medicaid for not less than 5 percent of their
total average gross billings for the year.
Participants in the program could get an additional 25
percent loan forgiveness if they maintain a practice
in rural areas.
Please help me support retaining new dentists and
other medical professionals in Alaska, for the entire
state's benefit.
9:24:21 AM
Senator Thomas asked about Page 2, Line 17. He asked if the
loan forgiveness was for the initial year, or annually as
the loan takes place.
DIANE BARRANS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION answered that the
certification process would occur annually. She noted that
the department would work with the Department of Health and
Social Services (DHSS) to ensure the certification.
Senator Thomas asked if the certification would be 750
hours minimum, or a six month requirement. He asked to know
the percentages forgiven. Ms. Barrans referred to Page 3 of
the bill where a governing cap is discussed.
Senator Thomas clarified that the 50 percent referenced on
Page 3, Line 5 is the defining factor.
9:26:46 AM
Co-Chair Stedman noted the fiscal note from the Department
of Education and Early Development (DEED) for $230,500 in
FY11 to fund the loans. The cost is increased in subsequent
years. The committee will request an updated fiscal note to
reflect the changes in the CS.
9:27:26 AM
JIM TOWLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA DENTAL SOCIETY (via
teleconference), testified in support of the legislation.
He stressed that the bill provides an excellent tool for a
long term and sustainable source of professional education
currently unavailable in Alaska.
TRACY OMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA OPTOMETRIC
ASSOCIATION (via teleconference), testified in support of
the legislation. She noted that Alaska is home to 119
practicing optometrists with 22 percent reaching retirement
age. The bill offers an incentive for people to return to
Alaska.
9:31:22 AM
DAVID LOGAN, LEGISLATIVE CHAIR, ALASKA DENTAL SOCIETY,
testified in support of the legislation. Students in the
fields of dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy face a
challenge of high out of state tuition as programs for the
fields do not exist in Alaska. The cost of health care
education has risen dramatically. Students can finish
school with $200 to $350 thousand dollars worth of debt.
9:34:10 AM
PAT CARR, PROGRAM MANAGER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL
SERVICES informed that she was present for questions.
Senator Olson asked if the department was opposed to or in
favor of the legislation. Ms. Carr responded that the
administration has not taken a position on the bill. Ms.
Barrans echoed the testimony of Ms. Carr.
9:35:51 AM
Senator Olson agreed that the shortages of the discussed
professions have become critical. He revealed that dentists
require additional investment in the equipment that they
require to practice their profession. He elucidated that
optometrists often discover disease in the early stages and
are trained to perform specialized procedures that a family
practice doctor may not have experience with. He pointed
out the importance of pharmacy school.
Senator Egan asked if a shortage of dentists and
optometrists exists in Alaska. Senator Menard believed that
there will be a shortage in the future with many of the
dentists nearing retirement age.
Senator Huggins echoed the comments of Senator Olson. He
identified the necessary responsibility taken by Senator
Menard.
Senator Menard added that prior to SB 174 she received a
proposal from Oregon State University offering a dental
seat in perpetuity for any dental student that would attend
their school. The mentioned professions enjoy low risk for
a chance of loan default.
9:41:23 AM
SB 174 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
9:41:35 AM AT EASE
9:44:15 AM RECONVENED
SENATE BILL NO. 235
"An Act relating to charter school approval and
funding."
9:44:27 AM
SENATOR KEVIN MEYER requested his staff present the
legislation.
JOMO STUART, STAFF, SENATOR MEYER,
Senate Bill 235 amends existing state statute to allow
the Department of Education & Early Development to
compete on behalf of Alaska charter schools for
facility maintenance & start-up grant funds nationally
available through the U.S. Department of Education.
Alaska and its charter schools are currently
ineligible.
Senate Bill 235 addresses this inequity in two ways:
First, Senate Bill 235 removes the statutory cap which
limits the number of charter schools, on a statewide
basis to sixty. As the only authorizer of charter
schools, local school boards thoroughly examine and
evaluate charter applications prior to agreeing to
accept a charter for their district. In this way,
local school boards act as a check on charter school
over-proliferation and growth - today, there are only
26 charter schools in existence across Alaska - making
a state mandated cap unnecessary.
Second, Senate Bill 235 creates in statute the
programmatically required state funding mechanism
necessary to comply under the federal grant program.
It amends current law to establish in Alaska the per-
pupil facilities aid program required under the U.S.
Department of Education's applicant eligibility
requirements. Senate Bill 235 then seeds the in-state
aid program with a nominal $1 dollar per pupil per
year. However, it is communities and school districts
which must arrange for themselves the means to provide
the 10% local contribution necessary to achieve the
initial 90% federal match and subsequent, escalating
match proportions.
With minimal State involvement, but maximized local
initiative & control, Senate Bill 235:
· Improves the State of Alaska's ability to secure
the Federal Start Up Funds for Alaskan Charter
Schools.
· Makes charter schools eligible to compete for
federal grants for facilities.
· Is strongly supported statewide by school boards,
school districts, and charter schools.
· Reduces a major barrier to the development of
charter schools.
· Benefits Alaska's children.
· Will increase educational choices for parents &
opportunities for students.
Co-Chair Stedman mentioned one fiscal note from DEED for
$301 thousand in general funds of which $150 thousand is
requested for adoption of the regulations and the remainder
is for one and one half positions to administer the
program.
9:48:12 AM
LORETTA NARDI, PRESIDENT, PARTNERSHIP FOR ALASKA CHARTER
SCHOOLS (via teleconference), testified in support of the
legislation. She stressed the importance of charter schools
as public schools. Alaska charter schools often lease
facilities with funds slated for student use.
9:51:02 AM
BARBARA GERARD, PRINCIPAL, ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (via
teleconference) testified in support of the legislation.
She stressed her support for charter schools. SB 235
strengthens Alaska's charter school law.
9:53:52 AM
KIKI ABRAHAMSON, FIREWEED ACADEMY, HOMER (via
teleconference), testified in support of SB 235. She stated
that the facility equity allows access.
9:55:31 AM
SAM KITO, FACILITIES ENGINEER, ALASKA EDUCATION AND EARLY
EDUCATION, stated that the administration does not have a
position on the legislation. He reported that the fiscal
note was prepared based on the best interpretation of the
legislative language and intent. The fiscal note includes
funding to implement regulations to administer the program.
The program allows start up or enhancement funding for
charter school facility programs. The grant funding is
stepped so that the federal government receives larger
amounts in the first year with declining amounts in
subsequent years. The department believes that regulations
are necessary for the implementation of a new facilities
funding program. The department estimates the need for a
single full time staff person dedicated to the management
of the funding.
9:58:04 AM
Senator Thomas commented that the bill addresses the long
term problem of financing for charter school facilities.
Senator Huggins noted that there are 26 charter schools in
the state. He opined that SB 235 represents a solution to
part of the problem. He expressed support of the
legislation. Charter schools are part of the national
strategy to move the education system forward.
Senator Meyer explained that he and Senator Huggins met
with a group of concerned parents who see SB 235 as a
mechanism to help charter schools whose largest obstacle is
facility funding.
10:01:29 AM
SB 235 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
SENATE BILL NO. 236
"An Act relating to tax credits for cash contributions
by taxpayers that are accepted for certain educational
purposes or for a college facility; and providing for
an effective date."
10:01:43 AM
Senator Meyer discussed SB 236.
CS for SB 236 amends the current statutes regarding
higher education tax credits by expanding the range of
the "second tier" of tax credits and by adding a third
tier.
Under current law, state income tax payers who make
cash contributions to an Alaskan educational or
vocational institution receive a tax credit of 50
percent for contributions up to $100,000 and 100
percent for contributions between $100,000 and
$200,000. Therefore, maximum tax credit allowable in
any given year is $150,000. This limit appears to be
having a constraining effect on corporate donations to
& investments in educational and vocational
institutions in Alaska.
Under CS for SB 236, cash contributions to an Alaskan
educational or vocational institution receive a tax
credit of 50 percent for contributions up to $100,000,
a 100 percent tax credit for contributions between
$100,000 and $300,000 and a 50 percent tax credit for
contributions over $300,000, for a maximum allowable
credit accrual of $25 Million per year.
Many major employers in Alaska understand that the
future success of their businesses requires a highly
skilled workforce. These businesses want to hire
Alaskans from Alaska's vocational schools, colleges
and universities. In addition, many businesses are
interested in, through commercialization of
university-generated information and technologies,
helping Alaska's universities expand their existing
scientific research & development capacities - a
process that has become a major source for economic
development and diversification in other states.
By facilitating greater cooperation between Alaska's
business and education sectors, and encouraging
greater financial support from the former to the
latter, SB 236 hopes important workforce and economic
development goals such as the following can be
achieved:
· Strengthening workforce development and job
opportunities for Alaskans
· Increasing collaboration between Alaska's
employers and its higher education institutions
· Diversifying funding sources for Alaska's higher
education institutions
· Enhancing student success through internships, K-
12 outreach, camps, and other developmental
programs
· Developing research programs that contribute to
economic development in Alaska
10:03:46 AM
JIM JOHNSEN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DOYON LIMITED (via
teleconference), testified in support of the legislation.
He stated that values from shareholders are encouraged
through private development. The 50 percent tax credit for
natural gas exploration effectively encourages the current
exploration for gas in the Nanana Basin and for oil in the
Yukon Flats. He opined that the state's encouragement of
private investment in human resource development in
colleges and universities is not as effective as it is
capped at $150 thousand per year. He agreed that SB 236
addresses the shortcoming.
10:06:34 AM
ROBYNN WILSON, TAX DIVISION (via teleconference), stated
that she is unaware of the administration's position on the
bill. She offered to present the committee with a list of
technical suggestions, but stated no known concerns from
the administration.
Senator Huggins inquired about the sunset date. He recalled
from his work on the Education Committee that industry
provided a case for elimination of the sunset date. He
requested the consideration of the industry's perspective.
10:08:47 AM
Senator Olson stated that the contributor's receive tax
relief under federal income tax so a state tax credit may
be seen as "double dipping." Senator Meyer deferred to Ms.
Wilson. Ms. Wilson responded that the statute reads that a
taxpayer cannot claim both a charitable contribution and a
credit for the same contribution to an educational
facility.
SB 236 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
SENATE BILL NO. 224
"An Act establishing the governor's performance
scholarship program and relating to the program;
establishing the governor's performance scholarship
fund and relating to the fund; relating to student
records; making conforming amendments; and providing
for an effective date."
10:10:44 AM
LARRY LEDOUX COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND
EARLY DEVELOPMENT opined that the bill emerged from the
Senate Education Committee a stronger and more focused
piece of legislation. He explained that the Merit
Scholarship was a contract inviting students to choose a
rigorous curriculum and to validate good grades by a
standardized assessment. He believed that the legislation
was transformative and would change the mindset of Alaskan
students. Alaska must create a culture of success. Many
students dream of attending college or technical school.
The Alaska commission on post secondary education quoted
statistics that in ten years among 50 of today's Alaska
ninth graders, three will have a college degree, 19 will
not graduate from high school, eleven will have some
college and 17 will only have a high school diploma. The
goals of the Merit Scholarship are to improve high school
graduation rates and to improve the rigor of high school
courses. He explained that he wants to create a college and
post secondary culture in Alaska.
Mr. LeDoux described the specifics of the scholarship
program. He noted that the program is open to graduates of
Alaska high schools whether they are home school, public
school, or private school students. The scholarship can be
used at any Alaska post secondary private or public tech
school or college and is not restricted to the University
of Alaska. He mentioned three levels of academic
scholarships. The academic scholarships provide eight
semesters of funding over a six year period. The six year
time period is important because many of Alaska's students
are nontraditional. The criteria to achieve the scholarship
are based on a student's grades, an assessment that
validates the grades and a rigorous curriculum that
predicts students' success in college. If a student is
unable to complete the curriculum due to geographic
location or availability, they can apply to the
commissioner's office that will devise and develop an
individualized alternative program for the student to meet
the same standard. The other criterion for the alternative
pathway is a situation beyond the control of the student.
The criteria is an A average for the highest level of
academic scholarship, a B average for middle level of
academic scholarship, and a C+ average for the lower level
of academic scholarship.
10:18:17 AM
Mr. LeDoux highlighted the assessment criteria. He
explained the importance of the grades achieved by students
in rigorous courses. Another criterion is validated by the
standardized assessment test. It is not the intent of the
program to create a rigorous assessment test for students
to qualify. The rigorous curriculum demanded from the
Senate Education Committee was four years of English, four
years of math, four years of science, and four years of
social studies, of which one year can be an Alaska native
language, a foreign language, or an arts program. Another
option includes four years of language arts, four years of
social studies, three years of science, three years of
math, and two years of foreign language.
Mr. LeDoux informed that the highest academic scholarship
is 100 percent tuition at the University of Alaska for the
2010-2011 school year for 15 credits. The gold scholarship
is 75 percent tuition at the University of Alaska for eight
semesters. The silver academic is 50 percent of the tuition
using the University of Alaska over eight semesters. The
current technical scholarship awards $3000 a year for a two
year period. Both the House and the Senate Education
committee added a needs-based component to the scholarship
following the achievement of the academic program. Students
apply through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) based on their criterion which would be determined.
The minimum expected cost for any student would be $2000.
Mr. LeDoux stated that the cost of implementing the program
is approximately $417 thousand. The legislature could fund
the operating cost this year which would allow the
Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the
commission of post secondary education, and the Department
of Education and Early Development to institute the
regulations necessary for funding in 2010.
10:24:02 AM
MARK HAMILTON, PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF ALAKSA, testified
in support of the legislation. He explained the needs of
preparation and access. The instrument of addressing the
needs is the responsibility of the legislature. He stated
that scholarships work. Most scholarships address high
school students moving directly to college. Alaska has
nontraditional students who are not eligible for the Alaska
Scholars. These nontraditional students comprise 50 percent
of University of Alaska students. He recommended that the
legislature seek a needs-based requirement that exists
outside of the traditional high school student.
10:26:31 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman commented that the Alaska Scholar's
Program has been as successful with an increase from 42 to
60 percent. He recalled a request from the President to
expand the Alaska Scholars Program. Mr. Hamilton advocated
for an expansion of the Alaska Scholar's Program by 15 or
20 percent. He noted that the program has an inexpensive
method of administration.
10:28:49 AM
Senator Thomas asked about the existing scholarship
programs. Ms. Barrans responded that the Alaska Advantage
Education Grant is the only other non-loan aid program. The
Alaska Advantage Education Grant is a needs-based grant
that has been funded with a blend of federal dollars,
student loan corporation interest income on an unencumbered
account, and with a general fund appropriation in the
capital budget in 2009. She noted that the funding for the
program is modest and lacks the components cited in the
proposal today regarding academic criterion. The grant is a
$2000 per year maximum grant.
Senator Thomas requested information on the concept of loan
forgiveness versus scholarship. Ms. Barrans responded that
from the late 1960s through 1986, the state funded its loan
program with general funds. The loan forgiveness program
allowed for entitlements for up to fifty percent
forgiveness. She observed that the aggregate impact of the
program was unsuccessful as only one in five of the
borrowers returned to the state. The overall impact was
that the state continues to collect from some of those
borrowers today and default rates approach 28 percent. The
cost of the investment was substantial with relatively
indifferent returns.
10:33:26 AM
Senator Thomas noted that the proposed program is broad and
would cost less than the previous one. Ms. Barrans agreed.
Senator Ellis asked about the Alaska Advantage Program and
targeted nature of the program toward workforce needs of
the state. Ms. Barrans answered that the statute allows the
commission to create priorities in high achieving students
and to provide larger grants to those students enrolled in
career programs leading to workforce shortage areas. The
three areas of study that qualify are process industry
extraction, education, and health and public safety related
careers.
Senator Ellis commented that the Alaska Advantage Program
has promise in targeting students with workforce
development needs, high achieving students, and those who
simply need the help.
Co-Chair Stedman mentioned one fiscal note from DOL for $25
thousand in general funds to contract services to adopt
regulations, one fiscal note from DOR for $115 thousand in
interagency receipts to cover the cost of managing the
endowment fund, and one fiscal note from DEED for $376.300
in general funds to cover the cost of the program
implementation. The fiscal note reflects the cost of
funding the scholarship in the amount of $25,341 in general
funds which increases in the out years.
SB 224 was HEARD and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 AM.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Support letter from Kim Hort.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| Staffer assigned to SB.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| Sponsor Statement.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| SB 174 RFH.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| SB 174 most recent.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| SB 174 AK Dental Soc. lttr[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| SB 174 AK Dental Soc. lttr 2[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| List of witnesses.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| HB235 SB174- Letter of Support (2).doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
HB 235 SB 174 |
| Changes to Bill.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| SB 235 - Sponsor Statement[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - Sectional Analysis[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - PowerPoint[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - National Ranking[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - National Charter Alliance CSP Fact Sheet[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - Mat-Su Support Resolution[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - Letters of Support[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - Kern - Fed Dept Ed - Letter[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - DED Charter Grant Program[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - Comeau Article[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 235 - Alaska Charter Law Fact Sheet[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 235 |
| SB 236 2010 SEDA ltter of support.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 236 |
| GPS Sectional CSSB224.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 224 |
| GPS MathScience Course Offerings.doc |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 224 |
| SB 139 Written Testimony Myers.doc |
SFIN 3/31/2010 9:00:00 AM SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 139 |
| SB224 Award Amounts[1].pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 224 |
| SB 174 Proposed CS SFIN Version T.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |
| SB 237 Proposed CS SFIN Version C.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
| CSSB224(EDC)-EED-ACPE-03-26-10.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 224 |
| CSSB237-New FN EED-ESS-3-31-10 Section 3.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
| SB 237 Amendment 1 Hoffman SFIN 040110.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
| CSSB237 NEW FN -EED-ESS-3-30-10.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
| SB 174 Proposed CS SFIN Version T.pdf |
SFIN 4/1/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 174 |