Legislature(2009 - 2010)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/15/2009 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB113 | |
| HB199 | |
| HB134 | |
| HB26 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 113 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 199 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 134 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 26 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(FIN) am
"An Act making appropriations, including supplemental
appropriations and capital appropriations; amending
appropriations; and providing for an effective date."
9:54:12 AM
JESSE KIEHL, STAFF, SENATE DISTRICT B addressed HB 199,
which appropriates the non transportation stimulus funds
made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act. He provided a sectional analysis. Section 1 makes
appropriations for operating expenses of government and
operating grants made to a number of school districts. These
items initially required answers from the governor. Section
1 totals approximately $118 million in federal funds with an
additional $40 thousand of general funds matching federal
funds for health information technology. He introduced
Section 4 containing items that the governor accepted
without reservation. The committee as well as its
counterpart in the other body agreed on capital projects and
grants.
9:57:21 AM
Mr. Kiehl stated that Section 4 addresses clean water and
storage tanks as well as forestry, emergency shelter grants,
and low income housing. He mentioned capital appropriations
for the University of Alaska's research vessel through the
stimulus act. Section 4 totals approximately $231 million in
federal authority.
9:58:30 AM
Mr. Kiehl reviewed Section 7 containing capital items and
grants including the community development block grants for
diesel emission reduction programs. He noted that one item
in Section 7 from the Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) requires an additional form of
legislation.
9:59:23 AM
Mr. Kiehl addressed Section 10 of the bill, which states the
legislature's belief that the money is available one time
only and general funds will not be forthcoming. He noted the
legislative addition of Section 11, Page 17 adding $200
thousand of general funds appropriated to the Department of
Administration (DOA) for oversight accounting. The federal
stimulus law requires a great deal of accountability for the
appropriated funds. The federal government is working
closely with the legislature's audit division.
10:00:48 AM
Mr. Kiehl reviewed Section 12, and the receipt of federal
Medicaid funds should the match rate increase. Section 13
addresses additional federal funds available to the
Department of Revenue (DOR) for child support collection.
The program is a highly efficient way to use federal money.
The program was set to end, yet will continue with the
stimulus act.
Mr. Kiehl addressed Section 14 as the largest single
appropriation. Section 14 appropriates the fiscal
stabilization funds existing in two categories. This bill
appropriates $20.7 million to Alaska municipalities for
revenue sharing.
10:02:05 AM
Mr. Kiehl introduced Line 8, Page 19, which appropriates the
fiscal stabilization Part A funds, $93 million for
education. He concluded that the administration advocates
for the spending of stimulus money only on items without
ongoing obligations. He stated that the governor will take
great care with these funds.
10:03:43 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman asked about the education funds of $93
million and the specific language required for the school
districts agreeing that the funding is available one time
only.
Mr. Kiehl answered that the federal stimulus law does not
grant power to require such a signed document. He noted the
legislative intent sections, which give Department of
Education and Early Development (DEED) the instruction as
seen on Page 16, Line 27. The legislature's intent is for
DEED to ensure that the individual school districts
understand the nature of the funding.
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 1, 26-GH1260\PA.1,
Kane, 4/11/09: Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED for the purpose of
discussion.
Page 19, line11:
Delete "sec. 144002(a)"
Insert "sec. 14002(a)(3)"
10:05:35 AM
Mr. Kiehl explained Amendment 1. He opined that the
amendment settles a large question. He noted that the
amendment takes effect on Page 19, Line 11 and simply
tightens the reference to the federal stimulus law under
which the $93 million is distributed. He noted that
Amendment 1 sets the policy call preferring the state
distributes the funds to school districts as additional
funds using the same proportions as Title 1. Title 1 refers
to the elementary and secondary education act, which is a
reasonable method of statewide fund distribution. He
mentioned the lack of provision in Alaska's education
funding formula to offset Title 1 money. With the adoption
of Amendment 1, the $93 million will be distributed to
school districts as additional monies.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, Amendment 1 was ADOPTED.
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 2, 26-GH1260\PA.3,
Kane, 4/14/09: Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED for discussion.
Page 7, line 26, following "2009":
Insert "Entitlement Fund and"
Mr. Kiehl described Amendment 2. He noted Page 7, Line 26
and a $1 million appropriation of federal receipt authority
placed in the office of the governor reading "American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act."
10:09:13 AM
Mr. Kiehl addressed the category of entitlement funds
applying most importantly to transportation funding. In the
event that the state receives additional money in the form
of an entitlement, this amendment allows the state to take
it. Co-Chair Stedman informed that the amendment is a
technical amendment to this amendment by adding an "s" to
the end of "fund."
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to AMEND Amendment 2 by making
entitlement fund plural.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, Amendment 2 was ADOPTED.
10:10:29 AM
Co-Chair Stedman MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 3, 26-GH1260\PA.2,
Kane, 4/14/09: Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED for discussion.
Page 12, line 10:
Delete "679,900"
Insert "679,936"
Page 12, line 13:
Delete "3,960,000" in both places
Insert "3,962,565" in both places
Page 14, line 5:
Delete "4,639,900:
Insert "4,642,501:
Page 14, line 13:
Delete "$63,262,600"
Insert "$63,265,201"
Page 15, line 7:
Delete "63,262,600"
Insert "63,265,201"
Mr. Kiehl described Amendment 3 as a housekeeping effort,
which simply updates dollar amounts.
Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
OBJECTION, Amendment 3 was ADOPTED.
10:12:57 AM AT EASE
10:14:26 AM RECONVENED
KAREN REHFELD, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET,
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, expressed appreciation for the
efforts of both bodies in reviewing the federal stimulus
bill. She agreed that the policy questions were important.
She noted that it is allowable to make use of the
stabilization funds for the school funding formula increases
based on the timing and statutory language of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Given the current revenue
shortfall, which was not the case when the school funding
bill was passed, it is appropriate to bring the policy
questions forward. She felt the recommendations were
appropriate for consideration. Another policy decision was
chosen as indicated by the amendment proposed.
10:16:20 AM
Co-Chair Stedman clarified that the previous finance meeting
included recommended administrative amendments that were not
brought forward. (Copy on File) He apologized to Ms. Rehfeld
for falling out of order yesterday. He acknowledged Ms.
Rehfeld for the amount of effort she contributes. He
commended Ms. Rehfeld's staff for their work on the stimulus
bill policy discussions.
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to report HB 199 out of Committee
with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
note. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSHB NO. 199.(FIN) am was REPORTED out of Committee with a
"do pass" recommendation.
10:18:13 AM AT EASE
10:21:42 AM REONVENED
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| ACA backup.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| 4 9 9 Supplemental.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 113 |
| HB026 Background Materials.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 26 |
| HB026 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 26 |
| HB026 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 26 |
| HB026 Testimony.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 26 |
| Cruise Ship Discharge Assessment Report.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| Governor's reponse to Harris 19 March 2009.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| Harris letter to governor 11 March 2009.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| Hearing Request and Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| HB134 Letters.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| HB 134 Amendment 1 SFC.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| SCS CSHB 134 (FIN) Version D.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |
| SFC HB 199 Amendment 1 PA 1.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
| SFC HB 199 Amendment 2 PA 3.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
| SFC HB 199 Amendment 3 PA.2.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 199 |
| Timeline by DEC.pdf |
SFIN 4/15/2009 9:00:00 AM |
HB 134 |