Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-01-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-01-14 Senate Journal Page 0057 SB 44 SENATE BILL NO. 44 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. In accordance with AS 37.14.003(b) a report of the differences between the Governor's proposed budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority was transmitted. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 12, 2005: Dear President Stevens: I am today transmitting a separate FY 2006 appropriations bill for the state's comprehensive mental health program. As required by statute, it includes both operating and capital appropriations and is accompanied by a report outlining the differences between my budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. The proposed mental health budget represents a cooperative effort between state agencies, the Trustees, and Trust Authority staff. Coupled with the resources that have been appropriated in recent years, these productive working relationships have made a positive 2005-01-14 Senate Journal Page 0058 difference for Alaska's mental health beneficiaries. Regrettably, we were unable to augment some of the Trust's requests with state general funds. I look forward to working with the Legislature this session. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor