Legislature(2013 - 2014)SENATE FINANCE 532
03/27/2014 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB266 || HB267 | |
| SB195 | |
| SB140 | |
| SB166 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | SB 140 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 166 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 199 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 266 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 267 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| = | SB 195 | ||
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and
loan program expenses of state government and for
certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making
reappropriations; and providing for an effective
date."
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(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."
9:18:14 AM
Co-Chair Kelly discussed housekeeping.
9:18:34 AM
Co-Chair Meyer MOVED to ADOPT the proposed committee
substitute for HB 266, Work Draft 28-GH2671\E (Wallace
3/26/14) as a working document.
Co-Chair Kelly OBJECTED for the purpose of discussion.
Co-Chair Meyer MOVED to ADOPT the proposed committee
substitute for HB 267, WORK DRAFT 28-GH2673\R (Wallace
3/26/14) as a working document.
9:19:31 AM
Co-Chair Kelly OBJECTED for the purpose of discussion.
9:20:27 AM
AT EASE
9:21:56 AM
RECONVENED
9:22:05 AM
Mr. Armstrong stated that the 4 page narrative in members'
packets(copy on file) explained the 19 changes that had
been incorporated into the new committee substitute (CS)
for HB 266 and HB 267. He noted that the reports could be
found on the Legislative Finance website. He reviewed the
changes:
Commerce, Community and Economic Development:
Community and Regional Affairs
Community and Regional Affairs
Page 5
Lines 13-14
Increase $50,000 (UGF) -provides necessary UGF for
Kawarek Inc. to provide sufficient match for the
Federal Aviation Administration funding
Commerce, Community and Economic Development:
Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Page 6
Lines 4-7
Intent Language -provides direction to find
efficiencies and cost savings measures while also
limiting the burden of the licensing process on
license holders
Commerce, Community and Economic Development Economic
Development (Tourism Marketing):
Page 6
Line 10 & 19
Reduce $800,000 (UGF) -reduces program by 5%
Education and Early Development:
K-12 Support
Foundation Program
Page 10
Lines 11-20
Intent -provides policy guidance to school districts
utilizing K-12 support funding
Education and Early Development:
Teaching and Learning Support
Student and School Achievement
Page 10
Lines 31-32
Increase $750,000 (UGF) -provides Innovative Grant
funding
Environmental Conservation:
Water
Water Quality
Page 14
Lines 3-4
Increase $400,000 (UGF) -partially restores funding
associated with State Primacy for Dredge and Fill
Activities
Health & Social Services:
Public Health
Health Planning and Systems Development
Page 19
Lines 17-30
Increase $615,500 (UGF) -partially restores funding
for the SHARP Program Intent language added -provides
additional guidance to the program
Health & Social Services:
Senior Disability Services
Senior Community Based Grants
Page 20 of HB 266 and Page 5 of HB 267
Lines 15 & 20 of HB 266 and Lines 28 and 33 of HB 267
Increase $345,000 UGF -provides grant funding for the
senior independent living program ($200,000 GF/MH for
this program is included in HB 267)
Increase $200,000 for a one-time grant to the Mat-Su
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Public Safety:
Alaska State Troopers
Page 29
Lines 29-32
Intent -provides that funding may not be used to
assist federal employees in enforcing the Marine
Mammal Protection act of 1972 as it relates to sea
otters in Southeast Alaska.
University of Alaska:
Fairbanks Campus
Page 38
Lines 3 and 29
Increase $500,000 -provides funding to organize a
fossil fuel integration program
Commerce, Community and Economic Development:
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Page 60 Lines 11-13
Increase $388,600 (UGF) -restores Y2 of the
subcommittee's reduction
Department of Natural Resources New Language Section:
Page 63
Lines 4-8
Limits the replacement of federal funding with UGF for
declining federal grants for the Hot Shot firefighting
crews
University of Alaska:
New Language Section
Page 63
Lines 19-22
$12,500,000 -Contingent Appropriation -this language
only takes effect if the existing power plant at the
Fairbanks Campus utilizes diesel as its primary fuel
source for 60 consecutive days
Office of the Governor:
Statewide Fuel Trigger
Page 65
Lines 15-16
This amends the University of Alaska's allocation
formula from 10 percent of the total plus or minus
three percent to 15 percent of the total plus or minus
five percent. This change reflects recent allocation
disbursement within the fuel trigger formula.
Agency-Wide Technical Additions to the Numbers
Section:
In-State Natural Gas Pipeline Fund
Technical Legislative Finance fund code amendment
designed to meet accounting requirements for
separation of the Alaska Gasline Development
Corporation budget from money spent by other agencies
at the request of AGDC.
9:27:57 AM
Changes incorporated into
Senate CS for CS for House Bill 267 (FIN) 28-GH2673\R:
Health & Social Services:
Behavioral Health
Services to the Seriously Mentally III
Page 3 Line 27
Increase $75,000 UGF -replaces MHTAAR funding with UGF
Health & Social Services:
Behavioral Health
Suicide Prevention Council
Page 4
Line 21 Increase $60,000 -provides additional funds
for the suicide prevention program needs
Health & Social Services:
Senior Disability Services Senior Community Based
Grants Page 5
Lines 28 and 33
Increase $200,000 UGF -provides grant funding for the
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Revenue:
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Mental Health Trust Operations
Page 7
Lines 15-16
Increase $500,000 -provides funding for a Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Media Campaign
9:28:51 AM
AT EASE
9:33:12 AM
RECONVENED
9:33:26 AM
Co-Chair Meyer pointed out to the committee that the CS
reduced the tourism marketing money by $800,000, but noted
that the money for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's
marketing program was increased on page 2 of the bill; he
assumed that this change put the two on equal footing.
Co-Chair Kelly replied that in the spirit of balance both
programs had been reduced the same amount. Mr. Armstrong
added that both programs had taken a 5 percent reduction
within the CS.
9:34:07 AM
Co-Chair Kelly WITHDDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
further OBJECTION, Work Draft 28-GH2671\E (Wallace 3/26/14)
and WORK DRAFT 28-GH2673\R (Wallace 3/26/14) were ADOPTED
as a working documents for HB 266 and HB 267.
Co-Chair Kelly noted that amendments to the CS would be
taken up the following day.
Mr. Armstrong stated that there would be an amendment that
dealt with the 4 contracts that had been settled, which was
not contained within the current CS.
9:35:14 AM
Mr. Armstrong expressed appreciation to Amanda Ryder and
David Teal for their help on the two budget bills.
9:35:54 AM
AT EASE
10:09:21 AM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Kelly announced an amendment by Senators Hoffmann
Olson and Bishop. Co-Chair Kelly requested to be added as
sponsors to Amendment 1.
10:09:58 AM
Senator Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT Amendment 1:
OFFERED IN: The Senate Finance Committee
TO: HB 266 / HB 267
OFFERED BY: Senator Hoffman, Senator Bishop, Senator
Olson
DEPARTMENT: Fund Capitalization
APPROPRIATION: Fund Capitalization (no approps out)
ALLOCATION: Community Revenue Sharing Fund
AMEND LANGUAGE SECTION 25(b) AS FOLLOWS:
Sec. 25(b):
(b) An amount equal to 20 percent of the revenue
collected under AS 43.20.030(c), not to exceed
$53,000,000 [50,000,000], is appropriated from the
general fund to the community revenue sharing fund (AS
29.60.850).
EXPLANATION: This amendment adds $3 million UGF to the
Community Revenue Sharing Fund (from $50 million to
$53 million). This amendment is $3 million above the
Senate's budget and $7 million below the Governor's
request.
10:10:07 AM
Co-Chair Meyer OBJECTED for the purpose of discussion.
Senator Hoffman explained that the amendment increased the
revenue sharing by $3 million. The original request by the
governor had been for $60 million, the subcommittee had
recommended a funding level of $50 million; the amendment
would add $3 million and would result in a number that
would be $7 million below the governor's budget.
10:10:37 AM
Mr. Armstrong explained that the reduction in 2014 would
have no effect on FY15 revenue shares. He said that the $53
million would take effect in the next cycle; $57.6 million
would be distributed in FY16, $56.1 in FY17, $55.1 in FY18
and $54.4 in FY19.
10:11:29 AM
Co-Chair Kelly explained that the amendment considered
public testimony on the legislation regarding municipal
assistance and the concern for life, health, and safety
issues.
10:12:04 AM
Co-Chair Meyer WHITHDREW his OBJECTION. There being NO
further OBJECTION, Amendment 1 was ADOPTED.
CSHB 266(FIN) was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.
CSHB 267(FIN) was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.
10:12:21 AM
AT EASE
10:14:31 AM
RECONVENED
Co-Chair Kelly handed the gavel over to Co-Chair Meyer.