Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-01-13 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2275 HB 370 HOUSE BILL NO. 370 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for capital projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 12, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: The supplemental capital budget bill introduced today reflects the third area of investment of the current year's revenue surplus. This $129 million proposal for roads and deferred maintenance is in addition to tapping 50 percent of the surplus to fund K-12 education next year and saving $400 million to invest in the gas pipeline. This legislation proposes to invest $86 million in transportation projects around the state. Providing state funds instead of relying only 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2276 on federal funds will shorten the construction timeframe so that Alaskans will get the benefit from these improvements sooner rather than later. These projects build on my transportation initiative that the Legislature approved last session. In addition, the bill proposes to invest $43 million to start meeting the deferred maintenance needs of state facilities and programs. I look forward to working with the Legislature on meeting these and other priorities this session. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor"