00                            SENATE BILL NO. 216                                                                         
01 "An Act making an appropriation to the University of Alaska Anchorage, School of                                        
02 Engineering, for a study of road design problems associated with studded tires and for                                  
03 recommendations regarding timing of construction contract awards; and providing for                                     
04 an effective date."                                                                                                     
05 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                                
06    * Section 1.  The sum of $50,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the University of                        
07 Alaska Anchorage, School of Engineering, for                                                                            
08            (1)  a study of, and a comprehensive report with recommendations on, road                                    
09 structure design problems associated with the use of studded tires and with road construction                           
10 materials, specifically base course, paving, and drainage; and                                                          
11            (2)  recommendations regarding the timing of construction contract awards in                                 
12 order to best complement sound construction practices.                                                                  
13    * Sec. 2.  The appropriation made by this Act is for a capital project and lapses under                            

01 AS 37.25.020.                                                                                                           
02    * Sec. 3.  This Act takes effect July 1, 2001.