Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-01-15 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-01-15 House Journal Page 0072 HB 60 HOUSE BILL NO. 60 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for capital projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 15, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting legislation making appropriations for capital projects for fiscal year 1994. As with my proposed operating budget, the capital budget focuses on government meeting its basic and traditional responsibilities to its citizens. To this end, my capital budget provides over $42 million for water and sewer projects throughout Alaska. We must continue to build upon this Administration's unprecedented financial commitment to protecting the health of every Alaskan. Funding for education facilities is also one of the state's basic responsibilities to its citizens. My capital budget provides over $44 million for educational facilities, and includes $19 million for the 1993-01-15 House Journal Page 0073 HB 60 University of Alaska and another $25 million in funding for the top priorities in our K-12 system. Another area of emphasis is protecting our state's assets. For too long our buildings, roads and facilities have been left without repair. It is time we step up to our responsibilities and provide some of the funding necessary to get this job done. I will be introducing other legislation that will further meet these responsibilities by providing additional funding for the University of Alaska and our K-12 education system. The demands of our criminal justice system can also be seen in the capital budget. Our correctional system facilities can no longer physically absorb the burdens of an increasing prison population and this budget includes $10 million for the correctional system. Completion of the Anchorage Court House will also be possible with the $21.5 million proposed. The capital needs of the state far exceed the level of funding I have proposed. I am hopeful this legislation provides a road map of how we can continue to make progress in meeting our responsibilities to the state and Alaskans. Toward this end, I look forward to working with the legislature. Additional information pertaining to the appropriations requested in this bill are being furnished to the legislature by my Office of Management and Budget. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor"