Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-02-12 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf1996-02-12 Senate Journal Page 2382 SJR 37 was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 289 SENATE BILL NO. 289 BY SENATORS FRANK, Miller, Phillips, Halford, entitled: An Act relating to runaway minors and their families or legal custodians. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 290 SENATE BILL NO. 290 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making capital and other appropriations; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. Governor's transmittal letter dated February 12: Dear President Pearce: I am pleased to transmit to you my proposed FY97 capital budget, a bare bones package of projects to meet basic needs of Alaskans. The state general fund level of $110 million for this budget is very limited in light of the massive capital needs throughout the state. But I believe it is responsible, given our efforts to close the states budget gap. In addition to limited state general funds, this budget maximizes the receipt of over $364 million of federal dollars. Over $280 million in federal highway and aviation funds alone are expected this coming fiscal year. Authorizations for new individual federal aid transportation projects will be submitted after the final State Transportation Improvement Plan is adopted late this month. Other