Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2010-01-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-01-19 Senate Journal Page 1252 SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated January 15: Dear President Stevens, Under the authority of Art. III, Sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the State of Alaska's capital budget for Fiscal Year 2011 (FY2011). My number one mission as Governor is to promote economic growth and opportunities for families. My budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2011 is based on clear priorities from our constitutional mandates for spending: education, public safety, transportation, and responsible resource development. 2010-01-19 Senate Journal Page 1253 The proposed capital budget will fuel Alaska's economy and put Alaskans to work. The budget includes $85.4 million to leverage over $700 million in federal and other funds. The budget also includes a request for $100 million for the first year of a five-year deferred maintenance plan to fix the buildings and infrastructure we already have and maintain what we can, take care of the State of Alaska's assets, and 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, and 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