SENATE BILL NO. 92 "An Act relating to abandoned and derelict vessels; relating to the registration of vessels; relating to certificates of title for vessels; relating to the duties of the Department of Administration; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; establishing the derelict vessel prevention program; establishing the derelict vessel prevention program fund; and providing for an effective date." 9:56:08 AM AT EASE 10:03:09 AM RECONVENED 10:03:20 AM Vice-Chair Bishop MOVED to ADOPT the committee substitute for SB 92, Work Draft 30-LS048\N (Bruce, 4/2/18). Co-Chair MacKinnon OBJECTED for discussion. 10:03:39 AM RACHEL HANKE, STAFF, SENATOR PETER MICCICHE, discussed the changes in the committee substitute. Co-Chair MacKinnon WITHDREW the OBJECTION. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. Senator Micciche recalled that the 24 and under feet was removed from needing a title. He noted that it was voluntary to title that vessel. He noted that an undocumented vessel saw no change on the registration or title under 24 feet. He stated that the only difference was the registration fee changes. Vice-Chair Bishop thanked the bill sponsor and staff. 10:06:14 AM PETER CALTAGIRONE, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), stated that he had no comments. MICHAEL STANKER, DEPARTMENT OF LAW, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), had no comment. KRIS HESS, DIVISION OF MINING, LAND, AND WATER, DNR, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), had no comment. MARLA THOMPSON, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference), had no comment 10:07:37 AM ALEXEI PAINTER, ANALYST, LEGISLATIVE FINANCE DIVISION, discussed the fiscal notes. Senator Stevens understood that it was a necessary step for addressing the problem. He asserted that none of the money collected would go to assisting of the removal of vessels. Senator Stevens repeated his question. Mr. Stanker deferred to Mr. Caltagirone Mr. Caltagirone explained that additional funds would need to be appropriated for vessel cleanup. He agreed to provide further information. Co-Chair MacKinnon asked for preparation to answer that question on the floor. Senator Micciche replied in the affirmative. 10:12:49 AM Mr. Painter explained that Section 23 noted that one of the uses of the fund was to reimburse state agencies and municipalities for expenses related to removal of derelict vessels from the water of the state. Therefore, the money could be used to remove derelict vessels. Co-Chair MacKinnon appreciated the effort to clean the abandoned derelict vessels. Senator Micciche noted that the funds were small, but the main value of the bill was the education. Co-Chair MacKinnon recalled that the Coast Guard could speak to the issues. Senator Micciche stated that he always hoped that the government not be involved in issues unless necessary. MOVED to REPORT CSSB 92(FIN) out of committee with individual recommendations and accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. CSSB 92(FIN) was REPORTED out of committee with a "do pass" recommendation and with one new zero fiscal note from the Department of Natural Resources; one new fiscal impact note from the Department of Administration; one new fiscal impact note from the Department of Natural Resources; and one previously published fiscal impact note: FN 3(DEC). 10:16:42 AM AT EASE 10:18:50 AM RECONVENED Co-Chair MacKinnon discussed the afternoon's agenda.