Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-03-05 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-03-05 House Journal Page 0431 HB 161 HOUSE BILL NO. 161 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act allowing expenses of the correctional industries program that may be financed from the correctional industries fund to include the salaries and benefits of state employees." 2003-03-05 House Journal Page 0432 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Corrections The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 5, 2003, follows: "Dear Speaker Kott: Under the authority of art. III, sec 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would allow the administrative costs of the Correctional Industries Program to be paid from product revenues instead of the general fund. Currently, 14 Correctional Industries positions are paid from the general fund. By allowing employee salaries to be paid from the correctional industries fund, we are taking the first step toward making the program self-sufficient. This charge is consistent with my FY04 amended budget. A legislative change is required to allow state employees' salaries to be paid from the Correctional Industries Fund. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor"