1994-07-15                     House Journal                      Page 4509
SB 370                                                                       
I do not support gambling.  In my view, it is not a socially productive        
activity, and it may have a devastating effect on the fabric and finances      
of the families of those who gamble compulsively.  I have consistently         
supported the strengthening of Alaska's current charitable gaming laws,        
to require accountability among operators and a guaranteed minimum             
return to the charities.  I am not in favor of increasing the level of         
gambling within the state under any circumstances.                             
                                                                               
I also believe the disclosure requirement for on board promotions,             
which is intended to provide relevant information and thereby promote          
informed decision-making by the cruise ship passenger, will enhance            
the reputation and credibility of our tourism industry.  However,              
because of my serious concerns about the gambling portion of this bill,        
I must veto the bill in its entirety.                                          
                                                                               
									Sincerely,                                                            
									/s/                                                                   
									Walter J. Hickel                                                      
									Governor"                                                             
                                                                               
                                                                               
HCR 39                                                                       
A message dated June 10, 1994, was received stating the Governor has           
read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and            
enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent              
filing:                                                                        
                                                                               
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 39                                            
Suspending Uniform Rules 47 and 55 of the Alaska State                        
Legislature relating to the carry over of bills to a special session.          
                                                                               
Legislative Resolve No. 57                                                    
                                                                               
                                                                               
HJR 43                                                                       
A message dated June 10, 1994, was received stating the Governor has           
signed the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and          
enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent              
filing: