Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-01-12 House Journal
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Full Journal pdf2004-01-12 House Journal Page 2304 Another $75 million will come from the sale of bonds by the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) as part of a multi-year plan by which ASLC will repay the state for its initial investment of $300 million in student loan programs. The proposal reflects its desire to assist the state in bridging the current fiscal gap. This proposal will have no impact on student loan programs. Additional bond issues are planned for 2005 and 2006. ASLC plans to repay the state up to $260 million by the end of FY 2007. I look forward to working closely with this Legislature to jointly craft a capital budget that efficiently provides Alaska residents essential state services at a cost that the state can afford over the long-term. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 377 HOUSE BILL NO. 377 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. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 9, 2004, follows: "Dear Speaker Kott: I am today transmitting a separate FY2005 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 budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.