Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-04-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-04-03 Senate Journal Page 2835 SB 250 Message dated and received March 31 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill with a line item veto and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250 An Act making supplemental appropriations; amending appropriations; making an appropriation to capitalize a fund; making a reappropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. 2000-04-03 Senate Journal Page 2836 SB 250 Chapter 8, SLA 2000 Effective Date: 4/1/00 This bill I have signed provides for the most immediate needs for programs requiring supplemental funds for FY 00 including fire suppression, power cost equalization, longevity bonus grants and child support enforcement. There are other programs requiring supplemental funding which will need to be addressed this session. I am vetoing the reappropriation item in this bill that takes money previously appropriated for the Sitka Shuttle Ferry and puts it toward a Baranof Island Terminal Road. The Sitka Ferry Shuttle is a vital part of the Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan that was developed with the support of the communities of Southeast Alaska. The Shuttle would provide greatly improved access to Sitka and is in the procurement process. The Baranof Island Terminal Road does not have widespread support, is not a part of the Southeast Plan and would cost over $145 million to build over many years. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor