Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-01-14 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-01-14 House Journal Page 1921 HB 286 HOUSE BILL NO. 286 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter and report outlining the differences between the Governor's proposed budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority dated January 11, 2000, to the AMHTA from Annalee McConnell, Director, Office of Management & Budget, was attached and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 12, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: I am today transmitting to you a separate FY2001 appropriations bill for the state's comprehensive mental health program. As required by statute, it includes both operating and capital appropriations and is accompanied by a report outlining the differences between my proposed budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Authority. Alaska continues to make considerable progress in serving beneficiaries of the mental health settlement and emphasizing community based services. This budget proposal continues that progress with careful investments of Trust Authority receipts, general 2000-01-14 House Journal Page 1922 HB 286 funds and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation receipts for housing- related capital projects. The bill represents a cooperative effort between several departments in my Administration and the Trustees and staff of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. We look forward to working with the Legislature in evaluating and implementing this budget proposal for mental health services for the Trust's beneficiaries. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor"