1996-03-28                     Senate Journal                      Page 2946
SB 318                                                                       
them here.  This will ensure that the project can proceed                      
expeditiously and maximize the benefits to the state and the people            
of Alaska.                                                                     
                                                                               
I urge your prompt and favorable action on the bill.                           
                                                                               
						Sincerely,                                                               
						/s/                                                                      
						Tony Knowles                                                             
						Governor                                                                 
                                                                               
SB 319                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 319 BY THE SENATE FINANCE                                      
COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                           
                                                                               
An Act relating to the lapse of unexpended                                    
balances of one-year appropriations; and providing                             
for an effective date.                                                         
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                 
                                                                               
                                                                               
                        CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR                        
                                                                               
SB 312                                                                       
Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE                  
BILL NO. 312 An Act relating to purchase of an alcoholic                       
beverage from a package store be placed at the bottom of todays                
calendar.  Without objection, it was so ordered.                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
                        THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS                        
                                                                               
SB 308                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 308 An Act clarifying a statute relating to                    
persons who may legally marry; relating to same-sex marriages; and             
providing for an effective date was read the third time.                       
                                                                               
Senator Kelly called the Senate.  President Pearce stated the call was         
satisfied.