Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-07-10 House Journal
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Full Journal pdf1997-07-10 House Journal Page 1974 SB 68 perspective. In fact, many state departments have been undertaking such evaluations as part of our continued effort to deliver public services more efficiently and effectively. However, the form and approach taken by this legislation is flawed. Although reviews such as this are within the purview of the Legislature, the usual mechanism to establish a legislative task force is by resolution, not by bill, with membership consisting exclusively of legislators and legislative appointees. This bill raises a separation of powers question by inappropriately mixing executive and legislative appointments. Furthermore, the bill mandates the type of representation of two of the governors three appointments on the proposed 13-person task force, foreclosing meaningful participation by the Administration. Additional problems with the bill include the conveyance to the task force of the power to administer oaths--a power normally reserved only to standing committees of the Legislature. I do not want my veto of this bill to indicate in any way a lessening of the Administrations commitment to examine privatization possibilities. I will direct my cabinet to continue to examine functions they administer that may be more appropriately handled by or contracted to the private sector. Additionally, the Administration stands ready to cooperate and to provide available information to any committee or task force the legislative leadership may appoint to review possible privatization opportunities. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 250 A message dated June 12, 1997, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: