1999-03-29                     Senate Journal                      Page 0720
SB 124                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 124 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE                              
BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled:                                          
                                                                               
An Act relating to electronic application for and                             
issuance of licenses, permits, and tags issued by the                          
Department of Fish and Game; to violations                                     
regarding a license, permit, or tag applied for or                             
issued electronically; and providing for an effective                          
date.                                                                          
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance              
Committees.                                                                    
                                                                               
Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Fish and                  
Game, Department of Law.                                                       
                                                                               
Governors transmittal letter dated March 26:                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               

1999-03-29                     Senate Journal                      Page 0721
SB 124                                                                       
Dear President Pearce:                                                         
                                                                               
Since the beginning of my Administration, state agencies have taken            
great strides to "plug into" the high technology age. We increasingly          
use electronic means to communicate with the public, whether it be             
to renew a driver's license, check the status of a permanent fund              
dividend application, or offer up-to-the-minute election results.              
                                                                               
This bill I transmit today is yet another effort by the state to make          
it easier for the public to conduct business with us through electronic        
communication. It will allow application for fish and game licenses            
"on line" and lay the groundwork for the state to eventually issue             
paperless licenses.                                                            
                                                                               
A process allowing fishers and hunters to apply for and receive                
licenses, permits, or tags electronically should reduce paperwork for          
the public and the state while building a better, more efficient system        
for license management. I urge your prompt and favorable action on             
this measure.                                                                  
                                                                               
					Sincerely,                                                                
					/s/                                                                       
					Tony Knowles                                                              
					Governor