Legislature(2013 - 2014)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/04/2013 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB77 | |
| SB18 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | SB 18 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 77 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | SB 74 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE BILL NO. 18
"An Act making appropriations, including capital
appropriations and other appropriations; making
appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for
an effective date."
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT SB 18 out of committee with
individual recommendations.
10:21:31 AM
AT EASE
10:22:09 AM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Kelly withdrew his previous motion.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to ADOPT the proposed committee
substitute for SB 18, Work Draft 28-GS1798\P (Martin,
4/3/13). Co-Chair Meyer OBJECTED for discussion.
SUZANNE ARMSTRONG, STAFF, SENATOR KEVIN MEYER, discussed
the major changes in the committee substitute. She reported
that a thorough review of the numbers section of the bill
was performed that resulted in an initial excess of $65
thousand. She pointed out that two projects were added to
Section 1. Ms. Armstrong cited Page 12, lines 8-10:
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Juneau Airport Snow Removal Equipment Facility
$3,000,000 General Funds
Ms. Armstrong explained that, without the funding, Juneau
was in danger of losing federal receipts and reimbursement
for future equipment, purchases and replacement. Ms.
Armstrong cited Page 30, lines 16-18:
Department of Education and Early Development
Kwethluk K-12 Replacement, School Design, Planning,
Foundation (HD 36)
$25,008,100 General Funds (REA Fund)
Ms. Armstrong noted that the appropriation reflected the
commitment of the legislature to fulfill the Kasayulie
School Settlement agreement. The funding was sufficient to
begin school construction. The intent was to secure the
remainder of the funds in FY 2015.
Ms. Armstrong remarked that there were no changes to
Sections 4 and Sections 7 that contained the FY 2013
Supplemental Capital and Operating budgets.
Ms. Armstrong turned to the language section of the bill.
She cited Section 17, Page 88, lines 10-16:
Sec. 17. UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA. (a) The proceeds from
the sale of the Diplomacy Building by the University
of Alaska are appropriated to the University of Alaska
for the purchase and improvement of the Bragaw Office
Complex in Anchorage. (b) The proceeds of the revenue
bonds issued by the University of Alaska for the
purchase and improvement of the Bragaw Office Complex
in Anchorage are appropriated to the University of
Alaska for the purchase and improvement of the Bragaw
Office Complex in Anchorage.
Ms. Armstrong stated that Section 17 was a new section and
was added at the request of the University of Alaska and
Senator Kelly's office.
Ms. Armstrong referenced page 90, lines 17-18:
(d) The sum of $618,300, is appropriated from the
general fund to the regional educational attendance
area and small municipal school district school fund
(AS 14.11.030).
Ms. Armstrong noted that the item was removed from the fund
capitalization Section 21 to Section 22, the Fund Transfer
section. The item was a fund transfer.
10:28:01 AM
Ms. Armstrong mentioned that there were several legislative
reapproriations requests related to various Senate
districts. The reappropriations were added to the bill and
did not result in an additional expenditure.
Co-Chair Meyer interjected that he accommodated
reappropriation requests because they did not add to
expenditures.
10:28:34 AM
AT EASE
10:29:24 AM
RECONVENED
Vice-Chair Fairclough shared that the community of Hoonah
had urged support of a medical facility in the amount of
$1.9 million in matching funds, and she wondered whether
the funding was included in the proposed budget. Ms.
Armstrong replied that the request was granted and included
on Page 104, line 20 of the legislation.
Ms. Armstrong turned to the spreadsheet, "Multi-year Agency
Summary, 2013-04-03" prepared by the Legislative Finance
Division (copy on file). She reported that the total
capital budget amounted to $1.9 billion. She broke down the
total amount as follows: $836 million in unrestricted
general funds, $152 million in designated general funds,
$78 million in other funds, and $928 million in federal
funds.
Senator Meyer interjected that the total budget amounted to
$2 billion. Ms. Armstrong indicated that $2 billion
included total agency operations. Fund Capitalizations,
Debt Service, and Special Appropriations were not included
in the total of $1.9 billion.
Co-Chair Meyer MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 1 (28-GS1798\P)
(Martin, 4/4/13). Vice-Chair Fairclough OBJECTED for
discussion.
OFFERED IN THE SENATE BY SENATOR MEYER
TO: CSSB 18(FIN), Draft Version "P"
Page 22, following line 15:
Insert new material to read:
APPROPRIATION GENERAL
ITEMS FUND
Fairbanks Community Food Bank - 65,000 65,000
Vehicle Replacement (HD 1-5)"
Adjust fund sources and totals accordingly.
Page 101, following line 1:
Insert a new subsection to read:
"(r) The unexpended and unobligated balance, estimated
to be $3,504,825, of the appropriation made in sec. 7,
ch. 29, SLA 2008, page 21, lines 30 - 32 (Anchorage,
Mountain Air Drive/Hillside Drive extension-
$4,500,000) is reappropriated to the Department of
Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for
payment as a grant under AS 37.05.315 to the
Municipality of Anchorage for improvements and safety
upgrades at the intersection on Goldenview Drive from
Rabbit Creek to Romania Drive."
Ms. Armstrong explained Amendment 1. She offered that a
statewide appropriation of $65 thousand added to a
statewide food bank organization appropriation was
incorrect. The amount of $65 thousand was included in the
amendment as a separate item and reappropriated for the
Fairbanks Community Food Bank. The original appropriation
was reduced by $65 thousand. The $65 thousand addressed the
$65 thousand excess in the numbers section of the bill.
Vice-Chair Fairclough removed her objection. There being NO
further OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Meyer shared that the Fairbanks Food Bank was a
separate entity from the main food bank in Anchorage. Ms.
Armstrong added that the amendment also included a
reappropriation from one road project to another road
project.
Senator Dunleavy MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 2. Vice-Chair
Fairclough OBJECTED for discussion.
Offered in the Senate by Senator Dunleavy
TO: CSSB 18 (FIN), Draft Version "P"
Page 14, on lines 20 through line 23:
Delete the entire sentence "It is the intent of the
legislature that this appropriation be used only for
the specific purpose, and that any funds remaining may
not be appropriated for any other borough project."
Page 14, on lines 29 through line 32:
Delete the entire sentence "It is the intent of the
legislature that this appropriation be used only for
the specific purpose, and that any funds remaining may
be reappropriated only to the Warm Storage Fire
Station on Four Mile Road and may not be appropriated
for any other borough project."
Ms. Armstrong detailed that the Mat-Su Borough sent a memo
requesting removal of the language from the legislation.
The projects were part of other legislation that stipulated
any reappropriation was subject to legislative approval.
The borough thought the language was unnecessary and
redundant.
Vice-Chair Fairclough removed her objection. There being NO
further OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Senator Hoffman distributed a letter from the executive
director of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Gene
Petola (copy on file) regarding the elimination of $5
million for the Village Safe Water Protection Projects for
inclusion in the record.
Ms. Armstrong stated that the program originally received
funding in FY 2013 for research and development
opportunities and new technologies.
10:37:27 AM
Senator Hoffman concurred and explained that the project
was attempting to discover ways to make the Village Safe
Water systems more effective and less costly. The
authorization to continue to expend the funds could
potentially save the state millions of dollars.
10:38:14 AM
AT EASE
10:41:34 AM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Kelly moved Conceptual Amendment 1. He cited
Section 49, Page 110. He communicated that Section 49
required referencing the effective date of the Supplemental
appropriations listed in Section 4 and Section 7.
Co-Chair Meyer objected for discussion.
Ms. Armstrong explained that Karen Rehfeld, Director,
Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Governor,
pointed out that the legislation failed to provide the
earlier effective date of April 14, 2013 for the
supplemental budget items.
Co-Chair Meyer removed his objection. There being NO
further OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Co-Chair Meyer shared that the capital budget process was
very difficult with less money available. He thanked
everyone involved.
Senator Hoffman thanked Co-Chair Meyer for the funding for
the Kwethluk School, one of the Kasayulie School Settlement
projects.
Vice-Chair Fairclough spoke to the budget process. She
appreciated the "good public policy and process" that moved
the budget forward. She remarked that the budget addressed
the needs of Alaska in a "responsible and responsive way"
in a climate of budget short falls.
10:48:52 AM
Co-Chair Meyer commented that the goals of the capital
budget were to maintain the states existing assets, finish
projects that were already started, and fund critical
projects throughout the state.
Co-Chair Meyer removed his objection. There being NO
OBJECTION, CSSB 18 (FIN) 28-GS1798\P was adopted.
Vice-Chair Fairclough stated her commitment to find funding
for the University of Alaska's engineering buildings in FY
2014. Co-Chair Meyer agreed, and stated his support but
felt that the $109 million costs were too high to include
in the budget. He hoped to find a way to keep the
engineering colleges moving forward.
Co-Chair Kelly MOVED to REPORT CSSB 18 (FIN) as amended out
of committee with individual recommendations. There being
NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
SB 18 was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass"
recommendation.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents Letter of Support.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| SB 74 SS.docx |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| Sectional Analysis for SB 74.docx |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| UA Building Inventory.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| University Facilities Charts.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| Ann Yadon letter 2012.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| FW Northern Susitna Institute CAPSIS request.msg |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| FW Tsunami debris cleanup funding testimony.msg |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| SB 18 Amendment 1 Meyer.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| SB 18 Amendment 2 Dunleavy.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| SB 18 TotalBill_Numbers and Language.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| SB 18 Work Draft Version P 040413.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| Mayor DeVilbiss letter.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| McKinley View support.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| Public Testimony 4 1 13 Senate Finance Committee.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| Ruth Wood's Letter.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| Sassan Mossanen support letter.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| SB18_4113.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| TAT support.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| TCC support.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| Testimony SB 18 ALPAR Sen Fin.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 18 |
| SB074-DOA-DOF-3-29-13.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| SB074-UA-SYSBRA-4-01-13.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| SB074-DOR-TRS-03-29-13.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |
| SB 74 - University Reponse to Questions from 4 4 13.pdf |
SFIN 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM |
SB 74 |