Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-07-20 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf2001-07-20 Senate Journal Page 1874 In signing this bill aimed at assisting Alaska victims of crime, I must sadly note the worthwhile program it establishes will start off at risk due to underfunding. The legislature recognizes the great value of helping victims collect their court ordered restitution, but neglects to fully fund the resources to perform this task to its maximum potential. Of the $305,000 requested for the Department of Law to set up the collection service, only $200,000 was granted. In addition, the legislature refused to fund the Department of Corrections' mandate to furnish new and expanded information on inmates for the purposes of Permanent Fund dividend denial. The effort must be worthwhile because the legislature intends to fund an Office of Victim's Rights with the denied dividend money. Yet allowing the department its relatively small funding request to fulfill this mission was ignored. How disheartening that we continue to establish new programs with the expectation they can be implemented at zero cost. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 88 Message dated and received July 5, stating: Dear President Halford: Under the authority of art. II, sec. 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: SENATE BILL NO. 88 am H "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to establishment of a metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area; and providing for an effective date."