1995-01-19                     House Journal                      Page 0083
HB 101                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 101 by the House Rules Committee by request of                  
the Governor, entitled:                                                        
                                                                               
"An Act making appropriations for operating expenses for certain              
programs for which the costs are derived from mandated formulas                
or criteria, and for expenses for certain leases and contracts for             
state services and operations; and providing for an effective date."           
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                 
                                                                               
The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 19, 1995 appears              
below:                                                                         
                                                                               
"Dear Speaker Phillips:                                                        
                                                                               
Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am     
transmitting legislation making appropriations for formula-funded              
expenses for fiscal year 1996.  AS 37.07.020 requires the Governor to          
submit an appropriation bill to authorize proposed expenditures to the         
Legislature before the fourth legislative day.  In addition to the             
attached bill for "formula-funded programs," I am transmitting one for         
"general government operations."                                               
                                                                               
The bills I am introducing reflect the budget turned over to me by my          
predecessor on December 5 and which I presented to you on December             
15, 1994.  We continue to review these documents and analyze their             
effect upon the services the state provides.  In February, I will transmit     
to you amendments that will reflect the budgetary priorities of my             
Administration.                                                                
                                                                               
The programs included in this appropriations bill represent the fastest        
growing area of state government.  I look forward to working with the          

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HB 101                                                                       
Legislature on reviewing alternatives for controlling these program            
costs.                                                                         
                                                                               
								Sincerely,                                                             
								/s/                                                                    
								Tony Knowles                                                           
								Governor"