2019-07-19                     House Journal                      Page 1264
HB 2002                                                                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 2002 by the House Rules Committee by request of                                                                  
the Governor, entitled:                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                
    "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations,                                                            
    supplemental appropriations, and other appropriations; repealing                                                            
    appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and                                                              
    providing for an effective date."                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
The Governor's transmittal letter dated July 18 follows:                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
"Dear Speaker Edgmon:                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska                                                                   
Constitution, I am transmitting an appropriation bill that authorizes                                                           
capital appropriations, operating appropriations for certain state                                                              
programs, repeals appropriations and makes appropriations to                                                                    
capitalize funds for consideration by the Thirty-First Alaska State                                                             
Legislature in the Second Special Session.                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
I recognize the importance of many items that were left unfunded or                                                             
improperly funded during the Regular and First Special Session. This                                                            
budget includes funding for the comprehensive criminal justice reform                                                           
package, state match to leverage over $915 million in federal                                                                   
transportation funds, and various projects and programs that will                                                               
provide services to Alaskans. Many Alaskans rely on the funds                                                                   
outlined in this budget to provide for their families, put a roof over                                                          
their head, and keep them safe.                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
I appreciate the Legislature's focus and attention on this legislation.                                                         
My Administration stands ready to provide additional information to                                                             
help you during your swift, deliberative process.                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
Sincerely,                                                                                                                      
/s/                                                                                                                             
Michael J. Dunleavy                                                                                                             
Governor"