JUNEAU  Floyd Kookesh, Mayor, Angoon; Michael Sigler; Vint Woodyarel; Chadley McVeigh, Fairbanks; Michael Merrial, Fairbanks; Sally Smith, Mayor, Juneau; Jeff Wraley, Homer; Elfrida Nord; Peter Barnes, Anchorage; Martha Hendrickson, Homer; Jonalyn Najera; Cheryl Hull; Riena Jackson; Kelly Cornick, Homer; Doug Moore, Matsu; Loren Gerhard, Juneau; Lois Miller, Anchorage; Regene Rodman, Anchorage; Bill Hogan, Juneau; Jeri Lanier, Fairbanks; Joyce Kitka, Juneau; Jeanette Grasto, Fairbanks; Herbert Schaan, Kenai; Roger Kilby, Juneau; Terry Shockey, Soldotna; Jodi Rumph, Juneau; Selina Everson, Juneau; Kari Onstott; Makenna Rielly ; Dee Dee Satran; Dee Smith; Albert Judson, Juneau; Katherine Myasato, Juneau; Susan Trapp, Anchorage; Don Bremner, Juneau; Elizabeth Hill, Anchorage; Debra Rose, Anchorage; Karen Hodge, Anchorage; Bob Briggs, Juneau; James Shill, Kenai; Kevin Ritchie, Alaska Municipal League, Juneau; Albert Judson, Juneau; Jan Guerein, Juneau; Sarah Jasper, Akiak; Karen Parr, Fairbanks; Joe Sonneman, Juneau; Marci Clifton, Anchorage; Cartherine Burgess, Anchorage; Althea George, Napiaskiak; Barr Gray, Homer; Helena Williams, Akiak; Nancy Koon, Anchorage; Joe Winders, Juneau; Jan MacClarence, Anchorage; Martha Stracener, Juneau; Agnes Rychnovsky; Bill Corbus, Juneau; Martin Hietola, Fairbanks; Lori King, Juneau; Joy Lyon, Juneau; Cindy Cashen, Juneau; Ruth Lister, Juneau; Emilie Souhrader, Juneau; Lisa Villano, Fairbanks. PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE    NOME  Gloria Eaton; Nancy Lyman; Julie Serstand; Martha Outwater; Patricia Power; Gregory Smith; Patrick Partridge; Jim Adams; Mary Kowalczyk; Jerry Trainor; Donna Steinfort KOTZEBUE  Eva Ohara; Jim Howell; Olinka Jones; Agnes Lie; Tricia Truce; Paula Swick; Agnes Bernhardt; Angela Valdez; Ryan Hill; Jimmy Johnson; Robert Weldy; Kimberly Haviland; Susan Jones; Nate Kotch; Bruce Ruttenberg; Barbara Janitscheck; Roswell Schaeffer, Mayor; Walter Sampson BARROW  Elizabeth Taaffe MATSU  Roxana Sawyer; Beth Shales; Brooke Youmans; James Garhart; Bonnie Quill; Aedene Arthur; Karen Backlund; Patricia Coyne; William Wallace; Lauren Swift; Tom Judstron; Angela Resas; Mary Ned; Aimee Herr; Wesley Coyne HAINES  Robert Venables; Carol Lippy; Linda Moonan; Ruth Kacko; Janet Holze; Lorraine Kasko, Dr. Linda Loos; Rocky Seward; Deb Stanford; Bruce Gilbert; Lucy Harrell; Laura Fawcett; Edward Stewart DELTA JUNCTION  Robert Allen OFFNETS  Doug Vent, Craig; Mike Korsmo, Skagway; Kathy Snow, McGrath; Pamela Fitch, Mayor, Unalaska; Bob Ward, Skagway City Manager; Albert Dick, Mayor, Hoonah; Christine Tolson, Hydaburg; Peter Moore, Manley Hot Springs; Patricia Hicks, Wasilla; Henry Hunter, Bethel; Jill Longnecker, Wasilla; Francis Thompson, St. Mary's; Phillip Nick, Kwethluk; Tracy Wiggins, Nenana; Sylvia Peele, Hydaburg; Alexander Westdahl Sr., Toksook Bay; Frank Kelty, Dutch Harbor; Leona Kiana, Selawig; Bernadette Friday, Toksook Bay; Lamonica Claw, Galkona; Vic Dull, New Stuyahok; Roger Jenkins, Nicolai; George Guy, Kwethluk; Walton Smith, St. Mary's; Ernest Russell, Manley Hot Springs; Wilma Smith, Hooper Bay; Wassillie Paul, Kwethluk; Kristine Stone, Hooper Bay; Marie Andrew, Napaskiak; David Epchook, Kwethluk; Dana Hall; Carol Odinzoff; Donald Mironov; RoseMarie Ashepak; Bill O'Brien; Exenia A. Nicholai; Bessie Frances; Sara Waters; Fred Waters; Sara Reed; Francis Pete Sr., Stebens; Rick Gray, Manley Hot Springs; Dario Notti, Bethel; Don Graves, Unalaska; Mary Paniyak, Chevak; Marie Monroe, Fairbanks; Robert Lee, Manley Hot Springs   ANCHORAGE:  Sallye Werner; Erica Jorley; Dara Lively; Carla Burns; Robert Wilson; Heater Swaney; Bob O'Connor; Jennifer Jackson; Shane Chapple; Lee-Ann French; Mark Jarvey; Gail Stadig; Maggie McQuaid; Molly Merritt-Duren; David Sharrow; Dennis Swain; Delisa Culpepper; Bonnie Jock; Ernie Hall; Travis Erickson; Chris Ross; Fay Von Genningen; Doris Bergeron; Jason Bryne; Sara Jackson; Thelma Langdon; Cliff Livingstron; Sue Samet; Aleen Smith; Kitty Kohli; Carl Evertsbusch; Mary Crockett; Irene Persson-Gamble; Lori McClusky; Connie Kimmick; Carol Olson; Kathy Punn; Tim Fox; Daryl Nelson; Soren Wuerth; Todd Brown; Maureen Tystacwicz; Julie Guy; Arlis Sturgulewski; Stephanie McKenzie; Laura Waldon; Janice Banks; Rich Llrsin; Dale Fox; Susannah Morgan; Kathleen Fitzgerald; Valerie Baffone; Eileen M. Cally; Bernd Jilly; Cheryl Wright; Shirley Pittz; Cecilia Esparza; Lisa Penetal; Debbie Bogart; Bonnie Lange; Cheryl Haynes; Sherr Thompson; Amy Simpson; Christy Sturleis; Kenny Powers; Michelle Girault; Debra Bassett GENERAL SUBJECT(S): The following overview was taken in log note format. Tapes and handouts will be on file with the House Finance Committee through the 22nd Legislative Session, contact 465- 2156. After the 22nd Legislative Session they will be available through the Legislative Library at 465-3808. STATEWIDE TESTIMONY ON THE OPERATING BUDGET HB 403-APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS HB 404-APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET   LOG SPEAKER DISCUSSION    TAPE HFC 02 - 42  SIDE A  000 CO-CHAIR MULDER Convened the House Finance Committee meeting and began with testimony taken from participants in Juneau.    JUNEAU  216 FLOYD KOOKESH, Spoke in support of fully funding Revenue MAYOR, ANGOON Sharing. He added his support for statewide taxes. Mr. Kookesh voiced continued support for Head Start. He added that Angoon supports an alcohol tax. Mr. Kookesh testified in support of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  725 MICHAEL SIGLER, Testified in support of additional JUNEAU funding for the Department of Education and Early Development.  932 MICHAEL MERRILL, Testified in opposition to reductions for FAIRBANKS mental health programs.  1128 SALLY SMITH, MAYOR, Spoke in support of continued funding for JUNEAU the Alaska Marine Highway System. She pointed out that the Alaska Marine Highway often transports medical supplies.  1415 JEFF WRALEY, HOMER Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. He admitted that he has been homeless and that it is important that there is adequate services. He urged for the Legislature to not balance the budget on the backs of the sick and needy.  1611 ELFRIDA NORD, JUNEAU Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the Department of Health and Social Services.  1833 PETER BARNES, Testified in opposition to the DILLINGHAM elimination of the Division of Subsistence. Mr. Barnes Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  1942 MARTHA HENDRICKSON, Testified in opposition to reductions for HOMER mental health programs and the building bridges program. Ms. Hendrickson pointed out that Denali KidCare has helped their daughter through her understanding of her  disease. Mental health care works.  2227 JONALYN NAJERA, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs and the building bridges program. She added her support for further funding of the Department of Education.  2335 CHERYL HULL, JUNEAU Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants and added her opposition to reductions for mental health programs. She stressed that the Legislature has cut "past the bone". She urged that there be a statewide income tax be imposed.  2560 RICHARD JACKSON, Testified in opposition to the JUNEAU elimination of the Division of Testified in opposition to the elimination of the Division of Testified in opposition to the elimination of the Division of Subsistence and testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the Department of Fish and Game.  3115 KELLY CORNICK, HOMER Testified against reductions to the Division of Family and Youth Services. She added her opposition to the unallocated reduction for the entire budget and mental health concerns as it has helped her make something of her life. She voiced her frustration with attempting to live within the budget structure that she has.  3648 DOUG MOORE, WASILLA Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. He stated that the cuts will inhibit the State of Alaska and within the communities. Mr. Moore testified in support of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  3845 SEAN STEMPFLE, Testified in opposition to reductions for FAIRBANKS mental health programs and how those drugs are affecting him negatively. He voiced his frustration with the system and his life. He stressed that this is enough money.  4105 LOREN GERHARD, Spoke in support of continued funding for JUNEAU the Alaska Marine Highway System budget. The economy in this area is over- stressed. The reduction will have a magnitude of effects. There are many isolated communities and this is our road.  4340 LOIS MILLER, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHROAGE mental health programs and the building bridges program.    TAPE HFC 02 - 42,  SIDE B  4510 REGENE RODMAN, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs. Recalled her personal experiences with health services.  4128 BILL HOGAN, MEMBER Testified in opposition to reductions for ALASKA MENTAL HEALTH mental health programs.  BOUARD, JUNEAU 3952 JERI LANIER, Testified in opposition to reductions for FAIRBANKS mental health programs. She pointed out that the US Constitution provides for all, she questioned how much life and liberty a person has if they are homeless or in jail because of a lack of services.  3829 JOYCE KITKA, JUNEAU Testified in support of full funding for Department of Education and Early Development.  3730 JEANETTE GRASTO, Testified in opposition to reductions for FAIRBANKS mental health programs. She stressed that treatment works. Services prevent suicide and criminalization.  3546 HERBERT SCHAAN, Testified in opposition to reductions for COUNSELOR, KENAI mental health programs.  3124 TERRY SHOCKEY, Testified in opposition to reductions for SOLDOTNA mental health programs.  3042 JODI RUMPH, JUNEAU Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  2826 SELINA EVERSON, spoke in opposition to further budget JUNEAU reductions. Testified in opposition to the elimination of the Division of Subsistence. Testified in support of full funding for therapeutic courts.  KATHERINE MYASATO, Testified in opposition to the JUNEAU elimination of the Division of Subsistence.  SUSAN TRAPP, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs.  DON BREMNER, Spoke in opposition to further budget SEAALASKA, JUNEAU reductions. Testified in support of full funding for Head Start. Testified in opposition to the elimination of the Division of Subsistence.  ELIZABAETH HILL, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs. She pointed out that foster families of mentally ill children can get services that biological children cannot.  DEBRA ROSE, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs. Stressed that  programs are working. She took 6-week classes at South-central Counseling Center in Anchorage, which were very successful.  2458 KAREN HODGE, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs.  2756 BOB BRIGGS, JUNEAU Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. Spoke in support of full funding for the Alaska Youth Initiative.  3020 JAMES SHILL, Testified in opposition to reductions for SOUTHCENTRAL mental health programs.  COUNSELING CENTER, KENAI 3449 KEVIN RITCHE, ALASKA Spoke in opposition to further budget MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, reductions. He observed that $400 million JUNEAU dollars is brought into communities through local taxes.  3707 ALBERT JUDSON, Testified in opposition to the JUNEAU elimination of the Division of Subsistence.  3818 JAN GUERTIN, JUNEAU Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  4122 SARAH JASPER, AKIAK Testified in support of full funding for rural services and Denali Kid Care.  4317 KAREN PARR, Stressed the need for early intervention FAIRBANKS of childhood problems.    TAPE HFC 02 - 43,  SIDE A  253 JOE SONNEMAN, JUNEAU Suggested that good time be increased and the Department of Corrections' budget be reduced. Spoke in support of using the CBR.  541 MARCI CLIFTON, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs. Testified in support of full funding for special education programs.  655 CATHERINE BURGESS, Testified in oppositions to reductions in ANCHORAGE the developmental disability grants.  755 ALTHEA GEORGE, Testified in support of full funding for NAPIASKIAK Denali Kid Care.  901 BARR GRAY, HOMER Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  957 HELENA WILLIAMS, Testified in support of full funding for AKIAK Denali Kid Care.  1221 NANCY KOON, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE Denali Kid Care.  1438 JOE WINDERS, JUNEAU Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants. Stressed the need to look at revenue  raising measures.  1640 JAN MACCLEARANCE, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs. spoke in opposition to further budget reductions. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  1924 MARTHA STRACENER, Testified in opposition to reductions for JUNEAU mental health and developmental disability programs.  2342 BILL CORBUS, JUNEAU Spoke in support of a long-range fiscal plan.  2506 MARTIN HIETOLA, Testified in opposition to reductions for FAIRBANKS mental health programs.  2836 LORI KING, JUNEAU Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  3450 JOY LYON, JUNEAU Testified in support of full funding for programs for the education and health of children.  3712 CINDY CASHEN, JUNEAU Testified in support of full funding for prosecuting attorneys. Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions.  3854 RUTH LISTER, ALASKA Testified in support of full funding for WOMEN'S LOBBY, Denali Kid Care. Testified against FAIRBANKS reductions to the Division of Family and Youth Services.   RECESSED The Committee Recessed at 12:22 P.M.   RECONVENED The Committee Reconvened at 1:30 P.M.    NOME  4143 GLORIA EATON, NOME Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants.  4351 NANCY LYMAN, NOME Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants.  4632 JULIE SERSTAD, NOME Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. Ms. Serstad voiced opposition to the unallocated reduction for the Department of Health and Social Services.    TAPE HFC 02 - 43,  SIDE B  4336 MARTHA OUTWATER, Testified in oppositions to reductions in NOME the developmental disability grants.  4109 PATRICIA POWER, NOME Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants. Ms. Power voiced support for further funding for pre-maternal homes.  3848 GREGORY SMITH, NOME Testified in support of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  3706 PATRICK PARTRIDGE, Voiced opposition to cuts to the Infant NOME Learning program. He noted the size of  the current wait-list.  3514 JIM ADAMS, NOME Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the entire budget.  3429 JERRY TRAINOR, NOME Addressed the lack of skilled work force in the village communities. These people are not adequately trained to join well paying work force. Testified in support of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs, which results from poor paying jobs. He urged refinancing the STEP program.  3221 MARY KOWALCZYK, NOME Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the entire State budget. Testified in support of full funding for the Division of Parks.  3103 DONNA STEINFORT, Echoed comments made by Ms. Kowalczyk and NOME testified in support of full funding for the Division of Parks.    KOTZEBUE  3004 ROSWELL SCHAEFFER, Testified in opposition to the MAYOR, KOTZEBUE unallocated reduction for the entire budget. He voiced his support for HB 20 and statewide income tax.  2645 WAKTER SAMPSON, Testified in support of full funding for KOTZEBUE Governor's proposed budget. He noted that he supported HB 20 and creating other revenue sources for the State. Mr. Sampson testified in opposition to reductions in village public safety officers.  2436 BARBARA JANITSCHECK, Stated that the village areas have the KOTZEBUE highest rate of mental illness and alcohol funding. Testified in support of full funding for budget to the current level.  2233 EVA O'HARA, KOTZEBUE Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the entire budget and especially those programs that will affect the elders.  2155 OLINKA JONES, Testified in opposition to the KOTZEBUE unallocated reduction for the Department of Health and Social Services and the Infant Learning Program.  2038 AGNESS BERNHARDT, Testified in opposition to the KOTZEBUE unallocated reduction for the Department of Health and Social Services and the health aides that serve the village areas.  1923 RYAN HILL, KOTZEBUE Spoke in support of continued services to the rural areas. He voiced concern with the impact of the proposed cuts. Further  cuts will keep important programs in the village communities. He addressed public health programs and their importance.  1725 JIM HOWELL, KOTZEBUE Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the public health programs.  1657 AGNES LIE, KOTZEBUE Voiced continued support for the vital emergency medical services for the village areas.  1600 PAULA SWICK, Echoed support for public health nursing KOTZEBUE funding. She noted the small number of numbers of nurses in these areas and the number of people served by such a few.  1340 ANGELES VALDEZ, Voiced concern with the reduction to KOTZEBUE public health nursing and how that will affect the children of that area. Every cuts will affect the health of the children.  1251 JIMMY JOHNSON, Testified in opposition to the KOTZEBUE unallocated reduction for the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health aid.  1200 DR. ROBERT WELDY, Testified in support of full funding for KOTZEBUE Department of Health and Social Services. He addressed how the cuts will affect medical needs of the local village communities. He stressed that it will be devastating and the funding needs to be continued.  1000 KIMBERLY HAVILAND, Testified in support of additional KOTZEBUE funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  733 SUSAN JONES, Spoke in opposition to further budget KOTZEBUE reductions that will affect the village areas. Budget cuts are not budget cuts but rather they are service cuts. Those cuts will dramatically affect families and the quality of services will suffer. She urged increasing revenues for the State.  532 DR. BRUCE Testified in opposition to reductions for RUTTENBERG, KOTZEBUE mental health programs. He noted that there had been six suicides in the past few months. He addressed concern with the elimination of the suicide prevention from the Governor's budget.  151 NATE KOTCH, KOTZEBUE Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions to community health services and the mental health budget for the State of Alaska. He warned of the dangerous impacts from the proposed cuts.    TAPE HFC 02 - 44,  SIDE A    OFF NET  259 ELIZABETH TAAFFE, Testified in oppositions to reductions in BARROW the developmental disability grants.  427 ROBERT ALLEN, DELTA Spoke in opposition to further budget JUNCTION reductions.    HAINES  700 CAROL LIPPY, HAINES Voiced support for further funding for Head Start.  809 LINDA MOONAN, HAINES Voiced support for further funding for Head Start.  847 RUTH KACKO, HAINES Spoke against any reductions that would affect the native population.  921 JANET HOLZE, HAINES Testified in support of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  1222 LORRAINE KASKO, Testified in support of additional HAINES funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  1311 LINDA LOOS, PHD, Testified in opposition to reductions for HAINES mental health programs.  1505 JAMES GARHART, MATSU Suggested that the budget be forward funded from the Permanent Fund and the revenues of that year be placed 50% into the CBR and 50% to the Earnings Reserve to be used for dividends/state government.  1947 BONNIE QUILL, MATSU Testified in support of full funding for tourism marketing.  2059 AEDENE ARTHUR, MATSU Testified in support of full funding for avalanche safety funding. Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  2402 KAREN BACKLUND, Testified in support of full funding for MATSU the Department of Public Safety, Department of Health and Social Services.  2724 PATRICIA COYNE, Testified in support of full funding for MATSU avalanche safety funding.  2840 WILLIAM WALLACE, Testified in support of additional MATSU funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  2954 ROCKY STEWART, Testified in support of full funding for HAINES the value added timber sales program.  3122 LUCY HARRELL, HAINES Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures. She spoke in support of an income tax or seasonal sales tax. She recommended that the senior property tax exemption be a local option.  3759 EDWARD STEWART, Spoke in opposition to further budget HAINES reductions. Testified in support of full  funding for the value added timber sales program.  4006 LAUREN SWIFT, MATSU Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  4214 TOM JUDSTRON, MATSU Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions.  4225 ANGELA RESAS, MATSU Spoke in support of fully funding Revenue Sharing.  4351 MARY NED, MATSU Testified in support of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  4426 AIMEE HERR, MATSU Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants and special needs.  4554 WESLEY COYNE, MATSU Spoke in further support for avalanche awareness.    TAPE HFC 02 - 45,  SIDE A  039 KAREN BACKLUND, Testified in opposition to reductions for MATSU mental health programs.  207 ROXANA SAWYER, MATSU Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants. Asked for families needs to be the priority.  0420 BETH SHALES, WASILLA Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures. Spoke in support of capping the Permanent Fund.    OFFNETS  0620 DOUG VENT, CRAIG Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the Medicaid Program.  1215 PAMELA FITCH, MAYOR, Spoke in opposition to further budget UNALASKA reductions to the Heath and Social Services Department. Testified in support of additional funding for fish and wildlife protection in the Department of Fish and Game.  1459 BOB WARD, CITY Spoke in opposition to further budget MANAGER, SKAGWAY reductions. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  1830 TIM DOURCY, MAYOR, Spoke in opposition to further budget SKAGWAY reductions.  2105 ALBERT DICK, MAYOR, Stressed the need to look at revenue HOONAH raising measures. Spoke in support of continued funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System.  2245 PETER MOORE, MANLEY Spoke in opposition to further budget  HOT SPRINGS reductions. Spoke in support of continued funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System.  2641 PATRICIA HICKS, Testified in oppositions to reductions in WASILLA the developmental disability grants. Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the Medicaid Program.  3150 HENRY HUNTER, BETHEL Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for Public Health services stressing immunizations.  3425 JILL LONGNECKER, Testified in oppositions to reductions in WASILLA the developmental disability grants.  3849 FRANCIS THOMPSON, Testified in support of additional ST. MARY'S funding for the Department of Education and Early Development. Testified in support of full funding for Suicide Prevention programs.  4125 WALTON SMITH, ST. Testified in support of full funding for MARY'S the Department of Environmental Conservation food service safety inspectors. Testified in support of full funding for Power Cost Equalization. Voiced Support for continued funding for Public Health services stressing immunizations.    TAPE HFC 02 - 45,  SIDE B  4659 PHILLIP NICK, Testified in support of additional KWETHLUK funding for the Department of Education and Early Development emphasized the Head Start Program. Voiced support for Upik Language program. Testified in support of full funding for the Power Cost Equalization Program.  4107 DAVIS EPCHOOK, Stressed the need to look at revenue KWETHLUK raising measures.  3816 FRANK KELTY, DUTCH Testified in support of additional HARBOR funding for fish and wildlife protection in the Department of Fish and Game.  3341 DANA HALL, BETHEL Spoke on behalf of John Macentire. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. Testified in support of additional funding for fish and wildlife protection in the Department of Fish and Game.  3203 CAROL ODINZOFF, Testified in opposition to reductions for BETHEL mental health programs stressing Behavioral Health programs.  3055 DONALD MIRNOFF, Testified in opposition to reductions for BETHEL mental health programs with emphasis on suicide prevention. Testified in support  of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  2910 ROSEMARIE ASHEPECK, Testified in opposition to the BETHEL elimination of the Division of Subsistence.  2832 BILL O'BRIEN, BETHEL Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs stressing wellness counselors and suicide prevention.  2504 EXENIA A. NICHOLAI, Testified in oppositions to reductions in BETHEL the developmental disability grants.  2414 BESSIE FRANCIS, Testified in support of full funding for BETHEL emergency medical technician (EMT) and health aide training.  2241 FRED WESTON, BETHEL Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  2033 SARA REED, BETHEL Testified on behalf of Tom Fazzinni. Testified in support of funding for EMT and health aide training.  1740 ERICA MATTHEWS, Testified in support of funding for EMT BETHEL and health aide training.  1528 DENNIS STOYER, Testified in opposition to the SELAWIG elimination of the Division of Subsistence. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures for the bush communities.  1232 LEON KIANA, SELAWIG Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures. Discussed revenue sharing and municipal assistance. Mentioned HB 20.  915 BERNADETTE FRIDAY, Testified in support of additional TOOKSOOK BAY funding for the Department of Education and Early Development stressing importance in rural areas and the Head Start Program.  715 LAMONICA CLAW, Testified in support of full funding for GALKONA Suicide Prevention programs.  553 VIC DULL, NEW Testified in opposition to reductions for STUYAHOK mental health programs.  416 ROGER JENKINS, Stressed the need to look at revenue NICOLAI raising measures. Testified in support of full funding for Power Cost Equalization.  120 GEORGE GUY, KWETHLUK Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions with emphasis on rural areas. Testified in support of full funding for Power Cost Equalization. Stressed continued funding for the Head Start program.    TAPE HFC 02 - 46,  SIDE A  315 KATHY SNOW, MCGRATH Testified in support of full funding for Power Cost Equalization. Testified in support funding for Alaska State  Troopers. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  543 FRANCIS PETE SR., Testified in support of continued funding STEBENS for the Head Start program.  759 WASSILLIE PAUL, Testified in support of continued funding KWETHLUK for the Head Start Program.  935 KRISTINE STONE, Testified in support of continued funding HOOPER BAY for the Head Start Program. Testified in support of full funding for of Denali Kid Care. Stressed the importance of these programs in rural areas.  1210 DARIO NOTTI, VICE-Testified in support of full funding for MAYOR, BETHEL Power Cost Equalization. Testified in opposition to reductions in village public safety officers. Testified in opposition to the elimination of the Division of Subsistence. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures, especially in rural areas.  1604 DON GRAVES, UNALASKA Testified in support of additional funding for fish and wildlife protection in the Department of Fish and Game. Testified in opposition to the unallocated reductions for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Mentioned a Hold Harmless provision for HB 20. Spoke in support of capping the Permanent Fund.  2040 MARIE MONROE, Spoke in opposition to further budget FAIRBANKS reductions. Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the Tourism Industry. Mentioned a 30 % decrease in tourism-scheduled activity in that area.  2252 ROBERT LEE, MANLEY Testified in opposition to the HOT SPRINGS unallocated reduction for the Tourism Industry and road service in to Manley Hot Springs. Spoke in support of capping the Permanent Fund.  2550 MIKE KORSOMO, Spoke in support of continued funding for SKAGWAY the Alaska Marine Highway System. Supported sales Tax  2610 RECESS The committee recessed at 5:20 P.M.   RECONVENED The committee reconvened at 6:23 P.M.  2652 SALLYE WERNER, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions. Ms. Werner stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures providing a balance fiscal plan.  3230 ERICA JORLEY, Testified in opposition to the ANCHORAGE unallocated reduction for the Department of Health and Social Services.  3410 DARA LIVELY, Addressed the concerns in working with ANCHORAGE child abuse and children services. She  stressed that the priorities are simple. She noted support for an increase in the Testified in support of increased alcohol tax.  3637 CARLA BURNS, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions.  3704 ROBERT WILSON, Testified in support of additional ANCHORAGE funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  3750 HEATER SWANEY, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs.  3827 BOB O'CONNOR, Felt that the proposed budget would not ANCHORAGE benefit children.  3901 JENNIFER JACKSON, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  4012 SHANE CHAPPLE, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services. Stressed that children of today are Alaska's future.  4157 LEE-ANN FRENCH, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.   4320 MARK JARVEY, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.  4419 GAIL STADIG, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.   TAPE HFC 02 - 46, Side B  4336 MAGGIE MCQUAID, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.  4115 MOLLY MERRITT-DUREN, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE the Department of Health and Social Services. She maintained that under- funding would result an increase in ATAP recipients. Testified in support of full funding for the Department of Education and Early Development.  3903 DAVID SHARROW, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Council of Safety Standards.  3554 DENNIS SWAIN, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.  3426 DELISA CULPEPPER, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE Department of Health and Social Services and Testified in support of additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse programs.  3401 BONNIE JACK/ERNIE Spoke in opposition to further budget HALL, ANCHORAGE reductions and in support of a fiscal plan.  3128 TRAVIS ERICKSON, Testified against reductions to the  ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.  2805 CHRIS ROSS, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alcohol Safety Action Program.  2732 FAY VON GEMMINGEN, Expressed support for a municipal ASSEMBLY, ANCHORAGE dividend. Spoke in support of fully funding revenue sharing and municipal assistance. She spoke in support of a long-range fiscal plan.  2329 VICE-CHAIR BUNDE Questioned if the senior citizen property exemption should be a local option.  2306 MS. GEMMINGEN Stated that she would not support a local option. She felt that it should be uniformed and added that a discussion should occur regarding a change in the program to a needs based or another option.  2154 JASON BRYNE, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE Alaska Mineral and Resource Fund.  2008 CO-CHAIR MULDER Clarified that the elimination of AMRF was at the direction of the Department of Education and Early Development.  1931 ED MARTIN, COOPERS Spoke in support of the budget LANDING reductions.  1316 SHERMAN SMITH, Spoke in support of the budget COOPERS LANDING reductions.  701 SARA JACKSON, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE Department of Health and Social Services. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  248 THELMA LANGDON, Observed that she is a life long ANCHORAGE resident. She noted that the projections of budget deficits were correct. Expressed support for a fiscal plan.  52 VICE-CHAIR BUNDE Pointed out that the governmental process is not efficient. He noted that House Finance Committee provided leadership by placing a plan on the ballot, which was rejected by the citizens. He noted that progress is being made and that the public now seems ready to accept the need form a plan.   TAPE HFC 02 - 47,  SIDE A 100 CLIFF LIVINGSTON, Testified in oppositions to reductions in ANCHORAGE the developmental disability grants.  304 SUE SAMET, ANCHORAGE Testified in support of full funding for programs to benefit the elderly and Department of Health and Social Services.  420 ALEEN SMITH, Testified in opposition to reductions for  ANCHORAGE mental health programs. stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  803 KITTY KOHLI, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs.  947 CARL EVERTSBUSCH, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs.  1137 MARY CROCKETT, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE Department of Education and Early Development.  1233 IRENE PERSSON-Testified in support of full funding for GAMBLE, ANCHORAGE programs that support children. Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions.  1423 LORI MCCLUSKY, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions and in support of Department of Health and Social Services.  1720 CONNIE KIMMICK, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.  1844 CAROL OLSON, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  2207 KATY PUNN, ANCHORAGE Testified in support of a long-range fiscal plan. Testified in support of full funding for tourism funding.  2437 TIM FOX, ANCHORAGE Testified in support of full funding for programs that support children.  2840 REPRESENTATIVE CROFT Pointed out that legislators have a responsibility to lead.  2926 DARYL NELSON, Testified in opposition to reductions for ANCHORAGE mental health programs.  3356 SOREN WUERTH, Stressed the need to look at revenue ANCHORAGE raising measures. Testified in opposition to reductions for mental health programs.  3624 VICE-CHAIR BUNDE Pointed out that the largest deposit into the Permanent Fund was by the legislature.  3816 MAUREEN TYSTACWICZ, Testified in oppositions to reductions in ANCHORAGE the developmental disability grants.  3922 JULIE GUY, ANCHORAGE Spoke in support of capping the Permanent Fund. Testified in support of income tax. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  4123 Spoke in support of a long-range fiscal plan. Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions. Testified in opposition to the elimination of the Division of Subsistence. Pointed out the loss of qualified employees. Testified in support of full funding for the Department of Environmental Conservation food service safety inspectors. Stressed moving away from pointing fingers.      TAPE HFC 02 - 47,  SIDE B  4530 CO-CHAIR MULDER Commented on the difficulty of the responsibility for devising a long-range fiscal plan.  4403 ARLISS STUTGULEWSKI, Responded the importance of alerting the public of the Legislature's plans.  4130 CO-CHAIR MULDER Assured that there would be leadership shown by the legislature.  4100 REPRESENTATIVE Stated that it was unjustified to DAVIES continue cutting the budget.  3950 REPRESENTATIVE Noted the momentum building in the fiscal LANCASTER policy caucus.  3916 STEPHANIE MCKENZIE, Suggested that funds be used to build ANCHORAGE more housing.  3759 LAURA WALDON, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions specifically suicide prevention.  3525 JANICE BANKS, Testified in oppositions to reductions in ANCHORAGE the developmental disability grants.  3400 RICH LLRSIN, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions. Stressed Supportive Service funding.  3145 DALE FOX, ANCHORAGE Testified in opposition to the unallocated reduction for the Tourism Industry.  3023 SUSANNAH MORGAN, Testified in opposition to the ANCHORAGE unallocated reduction for Public Assistance.  2824 VALERIE BAFFONE, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions.  2413 EILEEN CALLY, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE Department of Health and Social Services and the University of Alaska. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  2141 BERND JILLY, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions. Testified in support of full funding for Department of Health and Social Services.  1757 CHERYL WRIGHT, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE University of Alaska.  1553 SHIRLEY PITTZ, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions. Testified in support of full funding for programs to benefit children. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  1257 CECILIA ESPARZA, Spoke in support of capping the Permanent KODIAK Fund. Spoke in opposition to further budget reductions. Testified in support of full funding for children and the elderly.  1113 LIDA PENETAL, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services. Spoke in support of capping the Permanent Fund.  846 DEBBIE BOGART, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE the Community School Program.  625 BONNIE LANGE, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE foster care programs.  409 SHERRY THOMPSON, Spoke in opposition to further budget ANCHORAGE reductions. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures. Spoke in support of capping the Permanent Fund. Testified in support of full funding for University of Alaska.  222 AMY SIMPSON, Stressed the need to look at revenue ANCHORAGE raising measures. Testified in support of full funding for the Department of Health and Social Services. Testified in oppositions to reductions in the developmental disability grants.   TAPE HFC 02 - 48,  SIDE A 029 CHRISTY STURLEIS, Testified against reductions to the ANCHORAGE Division of Family and Youth Services.  206 KENNY POWERS, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE the Division of Parks.  641 DEBRA BASSETT, Testified in support of full funding for ANCHORAGE foster care and social service programs.  907 MIKE SCOTT, Spoke in support of fully funding revenue ANCHORAGE sharing and municipal assistance. Stressed the need to look at revenue raising measures.  1406 LISA VILLANO, Testified in support of full funding for FAIRBANKS University of Alaska.   ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 P.M.