{"data":{"id":"us-ak/as-19.65.050","jurisdiction":"us-ak","citation":"AS 19.65.050","heading":"Legislative findings, purpose, and intent.","body":"(a) The legislature finds that\n(1) the Alaska marine highway system is an essential part of the state transportation system, and that it warrants continued and predictable state support;\n(2) many communities' economies are dependent on a steady and stable marine highway system service level;\n(3) the state's tourism industry is greatly enhanced by a dependable marine highway transportation network; and\n(4) efficient and prudent management of the system will benefit the state's economy and foster economic development.\n(b) It is the purpose of AS 19.65.050 — 19.65.100 to\n(1) enable the Alaska marine highway system to manage and operate in a manner that will enhance performance and accountability by allowing the system to account for and spend its generated revenue;\n(2) provide the management tools necessary to efficiently operate the Alaska marine highway system;\n(3) within constitutional constraints, provide for a predictable funding base for system operations; and\n(4) provide for predictability and stability in the service level furnished to communities served by the system.\n(c) It is the intent of AS 19.65.050 — 19.65.100 to\n(1) encourage prudent administration through cost management and accurate budgeting by managers of the Alaska marine highway system;\n(2) increase revenue from the operation of the system consistent with the public interest, increase service consistent with sound fiscal policy, and assist the prudent management and operation of the system; and\n(3) achieve stability in the level of service communities can anticipate through accurate planning and scheduling.","path":["Title 19. Highways and Ferries.","Chapter 65. Alaska Marine Highway System.","Article 2. Alaska Marine Highway System Fund and Budget."],"source_url":"https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#19.65.050","current_through":"Alaska Statutes 2025 (34th Legislature, 2025-2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T06:17:21Z","sha256":"4412ba2fcb34b6aa311a8ff55aaa800bacd76762c39086865804b19c7fbc0324","source_id":"us-ak","stale":false,"prev":"us-ak/as-19.65.035","next":"us-ak/as-19.65.060"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}