1998-01-16                     House Journal                      Page 2070
HB 329                                                                       
intensive treatment to reduce repeat criminal behavior, and provide            
new beds for a severely overcrowded correctional system.                       
                                                                               
I urge your quick and favorable action so the Department of                    
Corrections can begin occupancy by September, 1998.                            
                                                                               
							Sincerely,                                                              
							/s/                                                                     
							Tony Knowles                                                            
							Governor"                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
HB 330                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 330 by the House Rules Committee by request of                  
the Governor, entitled:                                                        
                                                                               
"An Act repealing the termination date of the state training and              
employment program; and providing for an effective date."                      
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor &             
Commerce and Finance Committees.                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
The following fiscal notes apply:                                              
                                                                               
Zero fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs, 1/16/98          
Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 1/16/98                              
Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Labor, 1/16/98                                      
                                                                               
                                                                               
The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 12, 1998, appears              
below:                                                                         
                                                                               
"Dear Speaker Phillips:                                                        
                                                                               
The state training and employment program (STEP) has demonstrated              
its value as one means to help Alaskans achieve worthwhile                     
employment.  I transmit this bill to continue this vital program, now          
due to sunset on June 30, and maintain it in permanent law to ensure           
it will be available to Alaskans in the future.