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in committee · Alaska · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 237: An Act relating to mathematics education; relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; and relating to the duties of school districts.

HB 237 requires all Alaska public schools to provide 60 minutes daily (or 300 weekly) of mathematics instruction for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It mandates school districts to use evidence-based instructional materials and assessments to monitor student progress, identify those needing intervention, and automatically enroll eligible students in advanced math courses. The Department of Education must provide districts with approved materials and assessments, while districts must implement teacher training programs focused on data-driven instruction and intervention strategies. This bill directly affects K-8 students, school districts, and math teachers across Alaska by establishing specific requirements for curriculum, assessment, and educator support.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 60-min daily math instruction, evidence-based materials, and automatic advanced course enrollment for K-8, strengthening math education standards.95% confidence
Jubilee Underwood (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 228: An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to public education; and relating to opioid abuse awareness and prevention.

SB 228 requires Alaska public schools to implement an opioid awareness curriculum for students in grades 6-12. The bill mandates at least 60 minutes of annual instruction covering fentanyl dangers, candy-like opioid pills targeting children, safe prescription use, and early warning signs of addiction. Schools must teach this curriculum during the last week of October each year. The Department of Education must develop the curriculum with input from health officials and families impacted by opioid overdoses.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates opioid awareness curriculum for grades 6-12, requiring annual instruction on drug dangers and prevention within public education framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates opioid awareness curriculum in schools to prevent addiction, directly supporting public health initiatives through health official collaboration on fentanyl dangers and safe prescription use.95% confidence
George Rauscher (R)
in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 66: An Act relating to demonstration state-tribal education compacts; relating to demonstration state-tribal education compact schools; and providing for an effective date.

SB 66 authorizes Alaska’s Department of Education to create formal agreements (called "demonstration state-tribal education compacts") with federally recognized Alaska tribes. These compacts would establish tribal-operated schools that operate under the agreements instead of standard state school laws, while still following specific education requirements like attendance rules and safety standards. Key provisions include a 5-year compact term, mandatory participation in state retirement systems, and a limited waiver of tribal sovereign immunity for services under the agreement. The bill directly affects Alaska tribes that participated in 2022 negotiations and their students in designated compact schools. It takes effect by June 30, 2028, with a legislative review required after seven years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables tribal-operated schools via compacts, expanding educational access for Alaska Native students while maintaining safety/attendance standards without restricting funding or curriculum.85% confidence
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 24, 2026

HB 307: An Act relating to court-ordered compensatory visitation with a child; and providing for an effective date.

HB 307 requires courts to order compensatory visitation between a child and a parent or guardian when scheduled visitation was missed due to an unsubstantiated investigation by Alaska's Department of Family and Community Services (under AS 47.10.011). It applies only if the original court order specified visitation times, the investigation was found unsubstantiated, and the custodian provided no valid reason for missing the visit. The court must order makeup visitation matching the original schedule’s type and duration, to occur within two years, with conditions to protect the child’s best interests. This bill directly affects parents in custody cases where visitation was blocked during an unsubstantiated child welfare investigation.
Becky Schwanke (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 24, 2026

HB 335: An Act relating to veterinarians and veterinarian technicians; establishing a pet and service animal disaster emergency plan; relating to the Alaska State Emergency Response Commission; and relating to local emergency planning committees.

HB 335 requires Alaska's emergency management agency to create a statewide plan for handling pets and service animals during disasters. The plan must establish procedures for evacuating, sheltering, and reuniting owners with their animals; identify pet-friendly shelters; provide public resources like evacuation guides and emergency checklists; and allow pets in carriers on public transportation during emergencies. It specifically permits out-of-state veterinarians and technicians to assist under this plan during disasters. The bill directly affects pet owners, emergency responders, and veterinary professionals during crisis situations.
Ted Eischeid (D)
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 24, 2026

HB 285: An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date.

HB 285 requires Alaska's health department to create a statewide system for securely sharing electronic health records between healthcare providers. It designates a private or nonprofit organization to manage the system, mandating an advisory board with representation from hospitals, clinics, tribal health organizations, insurers, patients, and other key stakeholders. The designated entity must develop a program including provider training, strategies to encourage long-term system use, and strict privacy protections to comply with health data laws. This system aims to improve care coordination by making patient health information more accessible to authorized providers across the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates statewide secure health record exchange system to improve provider coordination and patient access, directly advancing healthcare service infrastructure and data sharing standards.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure health data exchange system with privacy protections and stakeholder oversight, aligning with data privacy and technology policy goals.95% confidence
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 24, 2026

HB 229: An Act exempting the state from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date.

HB 229 would exempt Alaska from observing daylight saving time, meaning the entire state would permanently stay on standard time year-round instead of changing clocks twice annually. The bill amends Alaska Statutes to state that during the federal daylight saving period (defined under 15 U.S.C. 260a), the state will not advance clocks and will instead maintain standard time. This change would affect all Alaskans by eliminating the biannual clock changes, with the policy taking effect on November 3, 2026.
Ky Holland (N) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 300: An Act relating to a meals and incidental expense allowance for state officials and employees; and providing for an effective date.

HB 300 establishes a new daily meal and incidental expense allowance for Alaska state officials and employees on official travel. It sets a $82 daily rate for the first 30 days of travel and reduces it to $45 per day after the 30th day. The allowance will automatically adjust every three years starting July 2029 based on changes to Alaska's Consumer Price Index. This policy directly affects state workers traveling for official business, covering costs for meals and minor expenses during trips.
Sara Hannan (D)
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 356: An Act relating to health and sanitary requirements and certain permits for commercial fishing vessels; and providing for an effective date.

This bill, the Alaska Coastal Micro-Fisheries Act, simplifies regulations for small-scale commercial fishers operating vessels under 50 or 65 feet in length. It exempts qualifying vessels from additional health and sanitary requirements if they meet federal safety standards (21 C.F.R. Part 123) and harvest low-risk species, while allowing up to 5,000 pounds of fish to be processed and frozen aboard per voyage. The bill also caps annual fees for small fishers (harvesting under 10,000 pounds yearly) at $100 and requires state agencies to streamline regulations, prioritizing rural coastal communities facing economic challenges like high costs and market access barriers. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.
Sarah Vance (R)
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 291: An Act relating to municipal exemptions from fees for landfills or dumping areas; and relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions.

HB 291 allows Alaska municipalities to create fee exemptions for waste disposal at landfills or dumping areas when properties are being rehabilitated or renovated. It also gives municipalities the option to establish property tax exemptions for specific groups, including seniors (65+), disabled veterans, and eligible widows/widowers, with exemptions exceeding $75,000 requiring voter approval. The bill specifies eligibility criteria for both exemptions, such as properties in deteriorating areas or requiring environmental remediation, and mandates written application processes through local ordinances. Municipalities must define these provisions via ordinances to qualify for the fee or tax relief.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for seniors/disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden per bill's eligibility criteria and taxation focus.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes disabled veterans in property tax exemption criteria, providing financial relief as a benefit for this group.90% confidence
Julie Coulombe (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 235: An Act relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; relating to thermal remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination; and providing for an effective date.

HB 235 requires Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation to test all public drinking water systems annually for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), harmful chemicals found in products like nonstick coatings and firefighting foam. If PFAS levels exceed specific safety limits (e.g., 4 parts per trillion for perfluorooctanoic acid), the state must provide free, safe drinking water to affected residents. The bill also establishes liability: entities that release PFAS without following safety rules must cover cleanup costs, while manufacturers may be liable if users complied with all regulations. This law directly affects public water systems, residents in contaminated areas, and companies handling PFAS-containing products.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires annual PFAS testing in drinking water, sets safety limits, mandates remediation - directly strengthens environmental protection against toxic contamination.90% confidence
Carolyn Hall (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Alaska · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 255: An Act relating to permanent fund dividend raffles; creating the senior citizen grants endowment fund and the senior citizen grants dividend raffle fund; authorizing donations from permanent fund dividends for grants to organizations that provide support for senior citizens and for entry into the senior citizen grants dividend raffle; relating to transfers from the senior citizen grants endowment fund and the senior citizen grants dividend raffle fund; relating to the duties of the Department of Revenue; and relating to the definition of 'gambling.'

HB 255 creates two new funds: a senior citizen grants endowment fund and a senior citizen grants dividend raffle fund. It authorizes using Alaska's permanent fund dividends (annual payments to residents) to provide grants to organizations supporting seniors and to fund entries into a senior citizen raffle. The bill also amends the state's gambling definition to explicitly exclude these permanent fund dividend raffles from being classified as gambling. This directly affects senior citizens by redirecting existing dividend payments toward support services and a raffle program, while clarifying the legal status of the raffle.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing permanent fund dividends to fund senior services, repurposing state revenue for essential programs without new taxes or cuts.85% confidence
Will Stapp (R)
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