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passed both · Alaska · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 211: An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; extending the termination date of the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; extending the termination date of the Real Estate Commission; extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; extending the termination date of the Board of Social Work Examiners; relating to reports on the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners and the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date.

SB 211 extends the expiration dates for five Alaska professional licensing boards (Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapy, Psychologists, Real Estate, and Social Work) from 2026 to dates ranging through 2034. The bill ensures these boards can continue operating without needing new legislative approval, maintaining regulatory oversight for licensed professionals. It takes effect retroactively to July 1, 2026, meaning the extensions apply as if they had been in place since that date. This is a routine procedural update to prevent regulatory gaps in licensing oversight.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Alaska · House May 20, 2026

HB 193: An Act relating to minimum paid sick leave requirements; establishing a paid parental leave program; relating to employer surcharges; relating to the employment assistance and training program account; relating to unemployment benefits; relating to the collection of child support obligations; relating to employee unemployment tax credits; relating to employer contributions to unemployment; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and providing for an effective date.

HB 193 establishes a paid parental leave program in Alaska, allowing eligible workers to take paid time off for childbirth, adoption, or foster placement within 12 months. The program is funded by a 0.15% payroll contribution from employees (credited against their unemployment insurance payments), with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development administering claims and verifying eligibility using documents like birth certificates or adoption papers. Employees must earn at least $2,500 in wages across two calendar quarters to qualify. The bill also includes provisions for the fund to support unemployment benefits, but its primary focus is creating the new paid leave program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Alaska · House May 19, 2026

HCR 30: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 211, extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; extending the termination date of the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; extending the termination date of the Real Estate Commission; extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; extending the termination date of the Board of Social Work Examiners; and relating to reports on the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners and the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.

This House Concurrent Resolution temporarily suspends specific legislative rules to allow Senate Bill No. 211 to proceed without standard title changes. The bill directly affects several state regulatory boards, including those for professional counselors, therapists, psychologists, real estate agents, appraisers, and social workers. Its primary mechanism is to extend the termination dates for these boards, ensuring they continue to operate beyond their originally scheduled end. Additionally, the resolution mandates reports on the psychologist and real estate appraiser boards as part of the bill's requirements.

introduced · Alaska · House May 19, 2026

HCR 31: NOT INTRODUCED

(H) NOT INTRODUCED

in committee · Alaska · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 280: An Act relating to the taxation of certain natural gas pipeline property; relating to municipal taxation limitations; establishing an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput; relating to the allocation of revenue from the alternative volumetric tax; and providing for an effective date.

This bill modifies Alaska's tax laws to provide tax exemptions for natural gas pipeline infrastructure and sets new rules for how municipalities can tax such property. It exempts qualified natural gas pipeline property from state and municipal property taxes until the project begins commercial operations, while also establishing an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput. The legislation clarifies how municipalities calculate their property tax limits and ensures that revenue from the new volumetric tax is allocated appropriately. These changes directly affect natural gas pipeline operators, municipalities, and the state's tax collection system.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

passed · Alaska · Senate May 19, 2026

SJR 25: Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico.

SJR 25 is a resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature expressing support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It highlights Alaska's economic reliance on trade with Canada, citing over $1 billion in imports (including petroleum, metals, and machinery) and $614 million in exports to Canada in 2024. The resolution urges the federal government to end tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and to extend the USMCA, emphasizing that tariffs have harmed Alaska's businesses and supply chains. This non-binding resolution does not change policy but formally advocates for federal action to maintain trade stability.

in committee · Alaska · House May 19, 2026

HB 260: An Act relating to penalties for violating a requirement for a certificate of fitness; relating to joint and several liability for unpaid construction wages; and relating to the jurisdiction of the office of administrative hearings over certificate of fitness administrative fine hearings.

HB 260 modifies penalties for contractors violating certificate of fitness requirements, imposing a 90-day registration suspension for first violations of AS 18.62 and permanent revocation for a second violation. It also establishes joint and several liability for unpaid construction wages, making project owners responsible alongside contractors for unpaid wages owed to employees at all subcontractor tiers, with exceptions for collective bargaining agreements, single-family homes, or small residential projects. The bill clarifies administrative fine procedures, allowing $1,000 fines for violations of construction wage rules and specifying that hearings for these fines must be handled by the Office of Administrative Hearings. These changes directly affect registered contractors, construction employers, and project owners in Alaska's building industry.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Alaska · House May 19, 2026

HJR 23: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska requiring the governor to submit a balanced budget to the legislature.

HJR 23 proposes amending Alaska's Constitution to require the governor to submit a balanced budget to the legislature each year. Specifically, it would prevent the governor from proposing a budget or general appropriation bill where spending exceeds projected revenue for the next fiscal year, excluding funds in the budget reserve. The amendment must be approved by voters at the next general election before taking effect. This directly affects the governor's budget submission process and the legislature's review of state spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Alaska · House May 19, 2026

HB 214: An Act relating to transportation network companies and delivery network companies; relating to proof of financial responsibility for suspension for nonpayment of judgments; relating to insurance coverage for transportation of persons for hire; and relating to occupational accident insurance.

HB 214 amends Alaska law to require individuals with suspended driver's licenses due to unpaid judgments to maintain proof of financial responsibility for one full year after the judgment is resolved (either paid or settled). This directly affects drivers whose licenses were suspended for failing to pay court-ordered judgments. The key change extends the required proof maintenance period from the previous requirement (which tied it to active driving privileges) to a fixed one-year timeline after the judgment is handled. The bill focuses on clarifying the duration for which financial proof must be kept, without altering the underlying suspension criteria.

in committee · Alaska · House May 19, 2026

HB 226: An Act increasing the loan amount that is eligible for lower interest rates on certain Alaska Housing Finance Corporation loans.

HB 226 increases the loan amount eligible for lower interest rates on Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) loans for small community and multi-family housing. It raises the threshold from $250,000 to $400,000, meaning loans up to $400,000 will qualify for the reduced rate, while amounts exceeding this will use standard interest rates. The bill directly affects Alaska residents applying for AHFC loans under specific housing programs. This change modifies existing law (AS 18.56.470) to expand access to lower-cost financing for qualifying housing projects.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Alaska · House May 19, 2026

HB 138: An Act establishing a behavioral health crisis services surcharge; establishing the behavioral health crisis services fund; and providing for an effective date.

HB 138 creates a $0.98 monthly surcharge on all wireless phone numbers and landline telephone access lines in Alaska. Phone companies must collect this fee separately from regular bills and send the funds to a new "behavioral health crisis services fund" within 60 days. The money in this fund will be used to support Alaska's 988 mental health crisis hotline system, including staffing, technology, and infrastructure improvements. This surcharge applies to every residential and business phone service in the state, with specific rules to prevent double-charging for multiple lines.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Alaska · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 185: An Act relating to the business of insurance; relating to exceptions to prohibited rebates; relating to the powers of the director of the division of insurance; relating to prohibited practices in the advertisement of insurance; and providing for an effective date.

SB 185 clarifies exceptions to insurance rebate prohibitions in Alaska, directly affecting insurers and policyholders. It specifies circumstances where rebates or discounts are permitted, such as wellness program rewards that meet strict health-promotion standards (e.g., annual eligibility, 20% cost limit), collection expense savings for certain payment methods, and value-added services that reduce claim costs or provide risk education. The bill also updates the director of insurance’s authority and prohibits deceptive advertising practices. These changes aim to modernize insurance regulations while maintaining consumer protections.