2000-02-02                     House Journal                      Page 2067
HB 330                                                                       
There is a need to identify and revise policies and practices in the           
military and veterans-related agencies that were developed at a time           
when women in the service were a rarity, and to assure that women              
veterans' issues are incorporated into future planning efforts.                
Designating a specific day to conduct programs and celebrations to             
honor and remember women veterans will hasten these efforts.                   
                                                                               
In honor to our veterans, I urge your prompt and favorable action on           
this bill.                                                                     
                                                                               
							Sincerely,                                                              
							/s/                                                                     
							Tony Knowles                                                            
							Governor"                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
HB 331                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 331 by the House Rules Committee by request of                  
the Governor, entitled:                                                        
                                                                               
"An Act relating to payment, allowances, and benefits of members              
of the Alaska National Guard and Alaska Naval Militia in active                
service; relating to computation of certain benefits for members of            
the Alaska State Militia; and providing for an effective date."                
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee            
on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs and Finance              
Committees.                                                                    
                                                                               
The following fiscal note applies:                                             
                                                                               
Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs, 2/2/00                 
                                                                               
The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1, 2000, appears              
below:                                                                         
                                                                               
"Dear Speaker Porter:                                                          
                                                                               
When members of the Alaska National Guard and Alaska Naval Militia             
are called  to  active  service  for  the  state, it's  important  they  be