Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2015-03-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-03-06 Senate Journal Page 0400 SB 70 SENATE BILL NO. 70 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to exceptions from designation as a special purpose site under art. VIII, sec. 7 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska for portions of Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation Area to allow leasing a right- of-way for a natural gas pipeline." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2015-03-06 Senate Journal Page 0401 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources Governor's transmittal letter dated March 5: Dear President Meyer: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the development of a natural gas pipeline corridor through Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation Area. The bill would open a corridor in Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation Area to right-of-way leasing for the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope, while retaining management of the land as park land pending issuance of a right-of-way lease and imposing conditions on any right- of-way lease to protect the scenic and recreational value of the land for citizens of the state. In addition, the bill would provide for the return to special purpose status of all affected land as it is released from the pipeline right-of-way corridor. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor