2010-01-19                     House Journal                      Page 1305
will also keep Alaska's contractors employed. Energy and gas line                                                               
development, including in-state gas, are key elements of the proposed                                                           
capital budget.                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
My proposed capital budget recognizes that responsible resource                                                                 
development has allowed Alaska the opportunity to prosper and grow,                                                             
and remains the foundation for our future prosperity. We must                                                                   
leverage our funds to fight for safe, sound development, and to                                                                 
promote private-sector investment and job creation. The capital budget                                                          
represents a significant investment in Alaska's infrastructure, including                                                       
surface transportation, airport improvements, water and wastewater                                                              
projects, schools, and State facilities maintenance.                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
I have met with numerous Alaskans, including community and                                                                      
business leaders, as well as legislators regarding funding requests for                                                         
many worthy projects in our State. As you know, I received far more                                                             
requests than I could possibly propose in the budget submitted today. I                                                         
look forward to working with the Legislature to finalize the capital                                                            
budget for the upcoming fiscal year.                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
                                Sincerely,                                                                                     
                                /s/                                                                                             
                               Sean Parnell                                                                                    
                                 Governor"                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
HB 302                                                                                                                        
HOUSE BILL NO. 302 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.                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
A letter dated January 15, 2010, with an accompanying spreadsheet, to                                                           
the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority from Karen J. Rehfeld,                                                                 
Director, Office of Management and Budget, was attached (as required                                                            
by AS 37.14.003) and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office.