1993-02-05                     Senate Journal                      Page 0260
SB 100                                                                       
break out which the state must fight to protect the life and property          
of Alaskans.  The prison population continues to grow.  We can't               
pretend these costs aren't there nor can we turn away from meeting             
these responsibilities.                                                        
                                                                               
At the request of the Finance Committees, I am introducing this                
legislation earlier than the statutory deadline.  I am hopeful this will       
enable the committee to take prompt action that will facilitate an             
earlier completion of the Legislature's work this session.  Additional         
information supporting these requests will be furnished to the                 
Finance Committees by the Office of Management and Budget.                     
                                                                               
      Sincerely,                                                               
      /s/                                                                      
      Walter J. Hickel                                                         
      Governor                                                                 
                                                                               
SB 101                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 101 by the Senate Rules Committee by request                   
of the Governor, entitled:                                                     
                                                                               
"An Act relating to eligibility for and payments of                           
public assistance; and providing for an effective                              
date."                                                                         
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and              
Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees.                             
                                                                               
Fiscal notes published today from Department of Health and Social              
Services (5).                                                                  
                                                                               
Governor's transmittal letter dated February 5:                                
                                                                               
Dear Mr. President:                                                            
                                                                               
Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution,          
I am  transmitting a bill  relating to  eligibility for and payments of