Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-02-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-02-02 Senate Journal Page 2282 SB 259 SENATE BILL NO. 259 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act removing the requirement for sunset review of the Alaska Commission on Aging; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. 1996-02-02 Senate Journal Page 2283 SB 259 Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would make the Alaska Commission on Aging a permanent commission, not subject to regular sunset review. The Alaska Commission on Aging, formerly known as the Older Alaskans Commission, is due to expire on June 30, 1996. However, in a report regarding the Older Alaskans Commission dated July 30, 1993, the legislative auditor concluded that the commission should not be subject to sunset review because, among other reasons, the existence of such a commission is a requirement for the receipt of federal money. I agree that sunset review for this commission is not appropriate. I urge your prompt consideration and passage of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor