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passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HCR 4: Proclaiming May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month.

This bill (HCR 4) is a symbolic resolution proclaiming May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Alaska. It directly affects Alaskans living with myositis - a group of rare, chronic autoimmune muscle diseases causing inflammation, pain, fatigue, and other serious symptoms. The resolution encourages Alaskans to learn about myositis symptoms, support affected individuals and families, and participate in nationwide awareness efforts organized by The Myositis Association. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a formal recognition of the challenges faced by those with this rare disease.

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HJR 18: Supporting and recognizing the importance of a natural gas pipeline project in the state; and urging the federal government to take all necessary actions to expedite the state natural gas pipeline project.

HJR 18 is a resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature expressing support for the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project. It recognizes the project as critical for Alaska’s economy, U.S. energy independence, and national security, and urges federal officials - including President Trump, Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum, and relevant agencies - to expedite approvals and coordination for the project. The resolution highlights that the project would create high-paying jobs, generate long-term revenue, and provide a direct energy corridor for global LNG exports without relying on adversarial nations. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact policy but formally advocates for federal action to advance the project.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✓ Transportation

Mia Costello (R) · 27 co-sponsors

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HJR 20: Encouraging the United States Congress to establish hiring goals for apprentices and veteran apprentices.

This Alaska legislative resolution (HJR 20) calls on the U.S. Congress to establish two specific hiring goals for Department of Defense (DoD) construction projects: requiring that at least 10% of workers on these projects be in apprenticeship programs, and that at least 10% of those apprentices be veterans. It directly addresses veterans transitioning to civilian careers by targeting employment opportunities in military construction, which involves $18 billion in annual funding. The resolution urges Congress to pass legislation mandating these requirements for contractors and subcontractors on all domestic DoD construction projects. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses Alaska's support for veterans' employment without creating new federal law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

in committee · Alaska · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SB 2001: An Act relating to the taxation of certain natural gas project property and related facilities; relating to the determination of the value of taxable real and personal property for purposes of calculating local contributions for public school funding; relating to municipal property taxes; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to revenue from a North Slope natural gas project; relating to an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput; relating to agreements and payments related to a natural gas project; relating to community impact grants; relating to the regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to an Alaska liquefied natural gas project mitigation fund; and providing for an effective date.

SB 2001 establishes a new tax system for a specific North Slope natural gas project in Alaska, replacing standard property taxes with an alternative volumetric tax based on gas throughput. This change adjusts how the project's value is calculated for local school funding and municipal property tax purposes, ensuring the project does not contribute to those calculations in the same way as other properties. The bill also creates a dedicated mitigation fund for communities affected by the project and sets up a regulatory framework for an Alaska liquefied natural gas import facility. Additionally, it defines the structure and dissolution conditions for the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, which manages the project's financing and construction.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Alaska · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SCR 17: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the state's regional educational attendance areas; and celebrating the enduring contributions of the state's regional educational attendance areas to public education, local leadership, and community life in rural areas of the state.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 is a commemorative measure that honors the 50th anniversary of Alaska's regional educational attendance areas. The resolution acknowledges the historical importance of these areas in providing public education to rural communities and recognizes the contributions of local school boards, educators, and families. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to formally express gratitude and reaffirm the state's commitment to rural education.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 10, 2026

HJR 32: Expressing commitment to the rural health transformation program; acknowledging the critical health care challenges facing rural areas of the state; and urging action by the Governor and the Alaska delegation in Congress to continue to advocate for the state's interests and advance the rural health transformation program.

HJR 32 is a non-binding resolution expressing Alaska's commitment to the federal rural health transformation program, which awarded the state $272 million in 2025 to improve rural healthcare access. It outlines six key priorities for program implementation: expanding telehealth infrastructure, strengthening maternal and child health services, increasing healthcare access in remote communities, developing the healthcare workforce, modernizing technology, and ensuring fiscal sustainability. The resolution urges the Governor and Alaska's congressional delegation to advocate for continued federal support and signals the legislature's intent to pass enabling legislation by December 2027 to maintain full funding. It does not create new laws but establishes a framework for future policy decisions to address Alaska's unique rural healthcare challenges.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

signed · Alaska · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 48: An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund.

HB 48 updates funding rules for Alaska's civil legal services fund, which provides legal aid to low-income residents. The bill limits annual appropriations to funds from the general state budget and up to 10% of court filing fees collected in the previous fiscal year (reducing the prior cap from 25%). It specifies that funds must support organizations serving individuals with incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. The bill clarifies the fund remains part of the general state budget, not a dedicated account, and does not create new funding sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Alaska · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 192: An Act relating to evacuation designation levels; and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act.

SB 192 establishes a standardized color-coded evacuation system for Alaska's emergency planning: "Level 1 Ready" (green) for potential emergencies, "Level 2 Set" (yellow) for imminent evacuation, and "Level 3 Go" (red) for immediate danger requiring evacuation. The bill directly affects Alaskans living in areas covered by emergency plans, particularly those near facilities handling hazardous substances. It requires all emergency plans under Alaska's Disaster Act to adopt these color codes in public messaging and evacuation maps, including provisions for precautionary evacuations and alternate traffic routes. The law amends existing requirements to ensure consistent, clear public communication during disasters.

signed · Alaska · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 1: An Act relating to specie as legal tender in the state; and relating to borough and city sales and use taxes on specie.

HB 1 clarifies that gold and silver coins (defined as "specie") cannot be subject to borough or city sales and use taxes in Alaska. It also updates Alaska's legal tender definition to include federal, recognized foreign, or state-authorized gold/silver coins, while explicitly stating individuals are not required to accept such coins for payments. The bill primarily affects local tax policies and defines the conditions under which specie qualifies as legal tender, without creating new taxes or altering existing tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Kevin McCabe (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Alaska · House May 21, 2026

HB 2001: An Act relating to the taxation of certain natural gas project property and related facilities; relating to the determination of the value of taxable real and personal property for purposes of calculating local contributions for public school funding; relating to municipal property taxes; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to revenue from a North Slope natural gas project; relating to an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput; relating to agreements and payments related to a natural gas project; relating to community impact grants; relating to the regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to an Alaska liquefied natural gas project mitigation fund; and providing for an effective date.

HB 2001 establishes a new tax system for specific natural gas projects in Alaska, including an alternative volumetric tax on gas throughput and rules for valuing project property to calculate local school funding contributions. The bill creates the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation as a public entity to manage pipeline and liquefied natural gas projects, outlining its structure, procurement rules, and conditions for dissolution. Additionally, the legislation sets up a mitigation fund for communities affected by these projects and grants the Regulatory Commission of Alaska authority to oversee liquefied natural gas import facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Energy

vetoed · Alaska · House May 21, 2026

HB 26: An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and relating to a statewide public and community transit plan.

HB 26 requires Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to develop a statewide public and community transit plan in collaboration with transit operators, local governments, communities, and tribal entities. The bill mandates the department to study transportation alternatives while considering economic, environmental, and social impacts, including improvements to urban, rural, and remote transit systems. It adds a specific duty to create this comprehensive plan as part of the department's broader transportation planning responsibilities under existing law. The legislation directly affects how Alaska coordinates and plans public transit services across all regions of the state.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Alaska · Senate May 20, 2026

SJR 29: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a public education fund.

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Alaska Constitution to create a dedicated public education fund. The fund would consist of land and money transferred by the legislature, along with all income earned from investing those assets at competitive market rates. Money in the fund could only be used for public education purposes, and it would be exempt from certain spending restrictions that apply to other state funds. If approved by voters, this change would establish a permanent financial mechanism to support public schools in Alaska.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education