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SB 3004                                                                                           
SENATE BILL NO. 3004 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE                                                  
BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled:                                                               
                                                                                                    
         "An Act making an appropriation to study the                                               
         feasibility of a spur line from a gas pipeline in this                                     
         state; and providing for an effective date."                                               
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on                                    
Natural Gas Development and the Finance Committee.                                                  
                                                                                                    
Governor's transmittal letter dated July 25:                                                        
                                                                                                    
Dear President Stevens:                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska                                       
Constitution, I am transmitting a bill making an appropriation of                                   
$4,000,000 from the general fund to study the feasibility of a spur line                            
from a gas pipeline in this state.                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Alaskans are saying that more readily available gas, at more                                        
reasonable prices, is essential for economic development in this state.                             
This appropriation will facilitate research regarding a spur line from a                            
gas pipeline, and will provide options for policy makers in this state to                           
increase in-state delivery of gas.                                                                  

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I urge your prompt and favorable consideration of this bill.                                        
                                                                                                    
Sincerely yours,                                                                                    
/s/                                                                                                 
Frank H. Murkowski                                                                                  
Governor