Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-17 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-01-17 Senate Journal Page 0097 SB 39 SENATE BILL NO. 39 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to an assistant adjutant general for national missile defense in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs 2001-01-17 Senate Journal Page 0098 Governor's transmittal letter dated January 15: Dear President Halford: This bill I am transmitting establishes the position of assistant adjutant general for national missile defense in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to represent the state in matters pertaining to the development and deployment of the national missile defense program. This position would be federally financed and authorized for as long as the federal government is developing and deploying the national missile defense program in this state and is financing the position, which is expected for at least three years. The position would be filled by the adjutant general with the concurrence of the governor. In order for the state to thoroughly participate in the national missile defense program as it involves Alaska, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor