MINUTES SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE 10 April 1997 8:05 a.m. TAPES SFC-97, #93, Side 1 (000 - 589) Side 2 (589 - 409) CALL TO ORDER Senator Drue Pearce, Co-chair, convened the meeting at approximately 8:05 a.m. PRESENT In addition to Co-chair Pearce, Senators Phillips, Donley and Adams were present when the meeting convened. Senators Parnell, Torgerson and Sharp arrived respectively shortly thereafter. ALSO ATTENDING: Senator Lyda Green; Jerry Burnett, staff to Senator Randy Phillips; Alison Elgee, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Administration; Sharon Barton, Director, Division of Administrative Services, Department of Administration; Mike Greany, Director, Division of Legislative Finance; Susan Taylor, Virginia Stonkus, James Hauck, Fiscal Analysts, Division of Legislative Finance; Lamar Cotten, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Community and Regional Affairs; Remond Henderson, Director, Division of Administrative Services, Department of Community and Regional Affairs; and aides to committee members and other members of the legislature. SUMMARY INFORMATION CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(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." Co-chair Pearce convened the session and reviewed subcommittee report summaries. Senator Phillips introduced the Department of Administration budget and moved its adoption into HB 75. Jerry Burnett, staff to Senator Phillips provided a brief outline of the budget. Senator Donley objected regarding the office of the Public Defender. There followed a brief discussion with Sharon Barton, Mike Greany and Susan Taylor regarding fiscal notes from last year and the adjusted salaries. Mr. Greany noted last year's fiscal note was authorized FY '97 and for FY '98 may be one time expenditure. Senator Phillips voiced concern regarding public radio and television. Senator Adams concurred. Senator Sharp indicated that tax credits would not necessarily take them off the public trough. Alison Elgee joined the committee and answered further questions by the committee regarding public broadcasting and Senior Services. Co-chair Pearce asked about health insurance and Ms. Elgee indicated they were in the process of setting up a new pricing plan so that some costs could be borne by the employee. Senator Donley said the division of motor vehicle should not be short changed and Senator Phillips said he would provide necessary information regarding this concern. Senator Donley removed his objection. Co-chair Pearce adopted the Department of Administration budget into HB 75 without objection. Senator Phillips introduced the Department of Community and Regional Affairs budget and moved it be adopted into HB 75. Senator Adams objected. Remond Henderson and Lamar Cotten were invited to join the committee and explained the draft sheet of general fund match. Senator Sharp asked further debate be reserved for the subcommittee. Senator Adams withdrew his objection. Co-chair Sharp adopted the Department of Community and Regional Affairs budget into HB 75 without objection. Senator Phillips introduced the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs budget. He said the governor's proposed budget was accepted. He also commented on the Youth Corp. He moved the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs budget into HB 75. Co-chair Sharp adopted the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs budget into HB 75 without objection. Formal minutes of the meeting were not prepared as pertinent financial information is available in Conference Committee Reports on the FY 98 operating budget. The meeting was recorded and handwritten log notes were taken. A copy of the tapes and log notes may be obtained by contacting either the Division of Legislative Finance, P.O. Box 113200, Juneau, Alaska 99811-3200 (Phone: 907/465-3795) or the office of the Senate Finance Committee Secretary (Phone: 907/465-2618). ADJOURNMENT Co-chair Sharp recessed the meeting until 5:00 p.m.