SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) "An Act making and amending 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." AND SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(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." LANGUAGE SECTION Chair Parnell reviewed the proposed conference committee motions for the first three items in the Language Section of the bill. [See motion sheets on file.] Vice-Chair Mulder moved for adoption of Item #1, Section 3. Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Item #2, Section 4. Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and Item #3, Section 10. Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund, in the proposed conference committee motions. There was no objection and the items were ADOPTED. Co-Chair Parnell identified a funding source change to Item #4, Section 13. Department of Education and Early Development. [See motion sheets on file.] In reference to the FY 00 budget statutory language, "line 21" is replaced with "line 30" and "(Out-of-State Contracts)" is replaced with "(K-12 Support - $762,280,800)". Chair Parnell commented that he had earlier thought that more of the waitlist for the childcare assistance program would be addressed with the previous departmental appropriation. Since it was not, he was proposing this funding source change to accomplish the same goal. Vice-Chair Mulder moved to adopt the amended Item #4. [See motion sheets on file.] Chair Parnell noted technical changes could be made by the Division of Legislative Finance if deemed necessary. Senator Adams asked if the total appropriation to this component is therefore approximately $400,000. Chair Parnell affirmed. There being no objection, it was ADOPTED as amended. AT EASE 10:18 AM / 10:21 AM Chair Parnell noted that the funds appropriated in Item #5, Section. 18, Department of Health and Social Services, would not be considered due to action taken on Item #4. [See motion sheets on file.] Chair Parnell announced that Item #6, Section 20. Learning Opportunity Grants, would be HELD. [See motion sheets on file.] Vice-Chair Mulder moved to adopt the language contained in the conference committee motion sheet for Item #7, Section 18. Marine Highway System Fund. [See motion sheets on file.] There was no objection and it was ADOPTED. Chair Parnell noted the Division of Legal and Research Services had the conference committee's authority to make necessary corrections to the language amendments as well as the Division of Legislative Finance. Chair Parnell announced that Item #8, Section 23. Medicaid Pro-Share, would be HELD to await updated data from the Department of Health and Social Services. [See motion sheets on file.] Chair Parnell announced that Item #9, Section 27. Occupational Licensing, would be HELD as well. [See motion sheets on file.] Vice-Chair Mulder moved to adopt the language contained in the conference committee motion sheet for Item #10, Section 34. State Debt and Other Obligations. [See motion sheets on file.] Without objection it was ADOPTED. Vice-Chair Mulder moved to amend and adopt the language contained in the conference committee motion sheet for Item #11, Section 33. Student Loan Program. [See motion sheets on file.] The amended language consists of subsections (a) and (c), but excludes (b). There being no objection, the two subsections were ADOPTED. Chair Parnell proposed an amendment to the language contained in the conference committee motion sheet for Item #12, Section 41. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. [See motion sheets on file.] This amendment changes the funding source from Out-of-State Contracts to Public Building Fund money. He explained that out-of-state contract funds have been reallocated to the Department of Corrections elsewhere in budget. He expressed that the intent is to utilize no more than $31,300 public building funds in the northern region highways and aviation component. Vice-Chair Mulder moved to amend and adopt Item #12. Representative Davies asked if the public building fund had adequate reserves to cover this expense. Senator Torgerson responded that there was money and that substantial money was also committed elsewhere from that fund. Representative Davies asked what projects would be held due to the fund shift. There being no objection, it was AMENDED and ADOPTED. Chair Parnell announced that Item #13, Section 42. University of Alaska would be HELD. [See motion sheets on file.] Vice-Chair Mulder moved to adopt the intent language contained in the conference committee motion sheet for Item #14, relating to an unallocated reduction. [See motion sheets on file.] AT EASE 10:27 AM / 10:28 There being no objection, it was ADOPTED. Vice-Chair Mulder moved for adoption of the intent language contained in the conference committee motion sheet for the Department of Education and Early Development and Department of Health and Social Services. [See motion sheets on file.] Representative Davies agreed with the intent but commented that adequate funding is not provided to address the latchkey issue and there is not adequate staff to fully address childcare facilities licensing. He asserted this intent language equates an unfunded mandate. There being no objection, it was ADOPTED. AT EASE 10:31 AM / 4:30 PM