Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-01-18 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-01-18 Senate Journal Page 1598 SB 162 SENATE BILL NO. 162 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making reappropriations; making supplemental appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 17: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to appropriations for the State’s operating expenses for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022. This appropriation bill includes $5,973.8 million unrestricted general funds, $865.5 million designated general funds, $1,620.6 million other state funds, and $3,170.1 million federal funds. The FY 2023 budget continues to invest in public safety and emergency management, infrastructure development and creating jobs, funds K-12 education at the full formula level, and includes a Permanent Fund Dividend based on the 50/50 Permanent Fund constitutional amendment proposed by my Administration. A 50/50 Permanent Fund Dividend is estimated to be $2,564 for each eligible Alaskan. I look forward to working with the Legislature on the timely passage and implementation of the FY 2023 operating budget. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor