Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-01-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-01-13 Senate Journal Page 1961 SB 191 SENATE BILL NO. 191 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the states integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. 2000-01-13 Senate Journal Page 1962 SB 191 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Governors transmittal letter dated January 12: Dear President Pearce: I am today transmitting to you a separate FY2001 appropriations bill for the states 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 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 Trusts beneficiaries. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor Attachment In Accordance with AS 37.14.003(b) a report of the differences between the Governors proposed budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority was attached.