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1994-05-13 House Journal
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Full Journal pdf1994-05-13 House Journal Page 4398 HB 453 A message dated May 12, 1994, was read stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 453(FIN) "An Act establishing, for purposes of the levy and collection of the motor fuel tax and for a limited period, a different tax levy on residual fuel oil used in and on certain watercraft; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 42, SLA 1994 Effective Date: May 13, 1994 SB 141 The following letter, dated May 10, 1994, was received: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. II, sec. 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141 (FIN) "An Act relating to workers' compensation coverage for certain high school students in uncompensated work-study programs." I support educational programs that provide appropriate work experience for high school students and other programs designed to make the school-to-work transition more successful. However, one of my highest priorities has been, and continues to be, the provision of safe and adequate educational facilities. School districts have direct control over the safety of educational facilities. By providing immunity from liability, this legislation eliminates the incentive for the school district and the employer to provide a safe work experience for students. Although some high risk work environments may be safe for adults who have the proper training and experience, without special consideration, the same workplace may not be safe for a young untrained student. Only the sponsoring school district and the employer can make that determination. The state should not be part