Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-02-16 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-02-16 House Journal Page 2612 HB 489 HOUSE BILL NO. 489 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the administration of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 13, 2004, follows: "Dear Speaker Kott: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). AVTEC is a vocational training provider located in Seward. In 2003, the responsibility to administer AVTEC was transferred from the Department of Education and Early Development to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. However, the authority for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (department) to administer and set rates for AVTEC's programs and services was not provided for in the transfer. This bill would correct that oversight. Section 1 of the bill proposes to amend AS 44.31.020 to provide the statutory authority for the department to administer the programs of AVTEC and to set rates for student tuition and room and board, and other fees for the programs and services provided by AVTEC. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor"