Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-05-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3773 SB 76 Message dated and received May 5 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governors Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(FIN) am H An Act relating to results-based government and the state budget; relating to state agency program and financial plans; relating to the withholding or reduction of appropriations to a state agency; and relating to state agency performance and other reports. Chapter 27, SLA 1998 Effective Date: 8/03/98 I applaud the intent of this bill to move the state toward results- based budgeting and look forward to working with the Legislature on developing the specifics of how this process will be implemented. 1998-05-06 Senate Journal Page 3774 SB 76 In signing this bill, I note it does not, and cannot conflict with other statutes outlining agency program responsibility. Nor may it contradict the Alaska Constitution regarding the restriction on appropriation bills. Consistent with my action and that of previous governors, I will continue to protect the constitutional mandate that appropriation bills be confined to designating state appropriations. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor