Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-01-24 House Journal
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Full Journal pdf2005-01-24 House Journal Page 0153 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 106 HOUSE BILL NO. 106 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act establishing the senior care program and relating to that program; creating a fund for the provision of the senior care program; repealing ch. 3, SLA 2004; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 21, 2005, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to health care benefits available to eligible low-income senior citizens. In 2004, the SeniorCare program was enacted that provided for needs- based cash assistance and a prescription drug benefit (ch. 3, SLA 2004). Today, approximately 6,800 seniors with incomes below 135 percent of the federal poverty level for Alaska receive $120 a month in