Legislature(1999 - 2000)
04/23/1999 03:40 PM House C50
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SUMMARY
CSHB 50(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."
CSHB 51(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."
and
SCS CSHB 50(FIN) AM S
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan
program expenses of state government, for certain
programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations
under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of
Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and
providing for an effective date."
SCS CSHB 51(FIN) am S
"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."
Senator Parnell MOVED that Representative Mulder serve as
presiding chair of the 1999 operating budget conference
committee. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Representative Mulder MOVED that Senator Parnell serve as
vice-chair of the 1999 operating budget conference
committee. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Chair Representative Mulder observed that committee would
attempt to meet between 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Senate
Finance Committee, room 532.
Chair Representative Mulder noted that the Conference
Committee would operate under Uniform Rule 42. A majority of
members and at least two affirmative votes from each body is
need to adopt any motion or take any action. It takes two
votes from each body to reopen any closed budget components.
A copy of Uniform Rule 42 and related legal opinions were
give to each member.
Chair Representative Mulder observed that only members of
the Conference Committee may make motions, take part in
discussion, or sit at the table, with the exception of the
Legislative Finance Division. The Legislative Finance
Division was invited to the table in order to provide
information. He added that the Conference Committee may call
members of the Legislature or other witnesses to answer
questions raised by members of the Conference Committee.
Testimony will only be taken upon request of a Committee
member and with approval of the Chair.
Chair Representative Mulder noted that the Legislative
Finance would prepare motion sheets for the Committee's use.
These sheets summarize the differences between the House and
Senate versions. They are being prepared and proofed and
will be available by Monday.
Chair Representative Mulder pointed out that both the House
and the Senate process allowed for public testimony. That
portion of the process has concluded and the Conference
Committee will not accept public testimony.
Senator Parnell MOVED to ADOPT a letter by the Conference
Committee requesting limited powers of free conference for:
CS HB 50 (FIN) (brf sup maj fld) and SCS CSHB 50 (FIN) am S;
and CSHB 51 (FIN) and SCS CSHB 51 (FIN) am S. There being
NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Chair Representative Mulder noted that under limited powers
the Conference Committee can go no higher than the highest
number. It can go as low as zero or anywhere in between.
Chair Representative Mulder described the categories before
the Conference Committee:
Category I contains items where the House and Senate
are the same in both appropriations and intent.
Category II contains items where the House and Senate
are the same in appropriation amount but different in
language or Intent (the Conference Committee is free to
adopt either version of intent or insert new intent).
Category III contains items where the House and Senate
are different in appropriation amount, language and/or
intent.
Chair Representative Mulder noted that the Legislative
Finance Division has redesigned the motion sheets. He
described the new motion sheets. He noted that the motion
sheets would be similar to sheets used during the conference
committee on HB 100.
DAVID TEAL, DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION further
reviewed the new motion sheets. Senator Parnell suggested
that a column be added for recommendations by conference
committee members. Mr. Teal noted that the motion sheets
contain the additional columns, but that they were hidden.
He added that the entire spreadsheet could be sent to
members in electronic form.
Chair Representative Mulder stated that he would try to give
24-hour notice to the departments, directly or through the
Division and Office of Management and Budget.
Senator Adams requested that members receive intent language
in the morning of the afternoon meeting. Chair
Representative Mulder stated that his intent would be to
provide information as early as possible.
Senator Parnell MOVED to adjourn the organizational meeting.
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