Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-02-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-02-16 Senate Journal Page 2186 SB 341 SENATE BILL NO. 341 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the administration of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 13: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). AVTEC is a vocational training provider located in Seward. In 2003, the responsibility to administer AVTEC was transferred from the Department of Education and Early Development to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. However, the authority for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (department) to administer and set rates for AVTEC's programs and services was not provided for in the transfer. This bill would correct that oversight. Section 1 of the bill proposes to amend AS 44.31.020 to provide the statutory authority for the department to administer the programs of AVTEC and to set rates for student tuition and room and board, and other fees for the programs and services provided by AVTEC. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor