An Act relating to service areas; and providing for an effective date.
This bill modifies Alaska's rules for changing local service areas that provide road, fire protection, or parks and recreation services. It requires separate voter approval from both the existing service area and any new areas being added before a service area can be abolished, replaced, or combined with another. The law includes several exceptions where voter approval is not needed, such as small changes in fire protection areas, certain road service adjustments in second-class boroughs, and boundary changes for parcels with specific access conditions. These rules will take effect on July 1, 2026, and primarily affect local governments and voters in Alaska communities with these types of service areas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO RULES
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May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved HB 379 Out of Committee
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved HB 379 Out of Committee
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