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in committee · Alaska · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 305: An Act relating to compensation of transportation network company drivers.

HB 305 requires transportation network companies (like Uber or Lyft) to pay drivers at least 90% of the fare charged to riders for scheduled rides. For trips exceeding 10 miles from the pickup point, companies must pay drivers for travel distance at the IRS business mileage rate and for travel time at Alaska's minimum wage rate. The bill also prohibits companies from counting rider tips toward this required compensation. This directly affects drivers who work for these companies in Alaska, setting new minimum pay standards for their earnings.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 308: An Act relating to release before trial; relating to limitation of driver's licenses; relating to operating a vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage; and providing for an effective date.

HB 308 lowers Alaska's legal blood alcohol limit for driving under the influence (DUI) from 0.08% to 0.04% for blood, breath, and blood tests. It establishes new evidentiary rules: below 0.04% presumes no impairment, between 0.04%-0.08% is considered evidence but not proof of impairment, and 0.04% or higher presumes impairment. The bill affects drivers charged with DUI or driving under the influence, including those with prior convictions at or above the new 0.04% threshold. It also requires breath tests for intoxicated individuals at release from custody and sets an effective date of January 1, 2027.

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 247: An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; and relating to licensing of school bus drivers.

SB 247 creates new criminal offenses for distributing and possessing "generated obscene child sexual abuse material," defined as computer-generated images or videos that appear to depict children engaged in sexual acts but were created without real children. The bill specifies that possessing 100 or more such items is prima facie evidence of intent to distribute, with distribution classified as a class B felony (or class A felony for repeat offenders). It establishes a legal standard requiring such material to appeal to a prurient interest, depict a child (via manipulation) in a patently offensive way, and lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. The bill does not address the other provisions mentioned in its title (teaching certificates, school bus drivers), as the provided text focuses solely on the criminal provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 126: An Act relating to correctional facilities; relating to the authority of the commissioner of corrections to designate the placement of prisoners; and requiring the Department of Corrections to estimate and report certain cost savings.

SB 126 gives Alaska's Corrections Commissioner new authority to reduce costs by consolidating prison facilities or placing long-term inmates (over 7 years remaining) in out-of-state facilities. It requires that such out-of-state placements keep Alaska inmates separate from non-resident prisoners. The Department of Corrections must annually calculate and report savings from these cost-cutting actions, with the legislature potentially using those savings for education funding. The bill directly affects state prison operations and inmates with lengthy sentences.

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 12: An Act relating to free breakfast and lunch in public schools.

HB 12 requires Alaska public school districts to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who requests these meals, with no cost to the student. The state department of education must fund this through state appropriations and maximize federal funding available for school meals. This policy directly affects all Alaska public school students who request breakfast or lunch, ensuring meal access regardless of family income. The bill does not change eligibility criteria but mandates that districts offer these meals at no cost to students who ask for them.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 121: An Act relating to settlement of health insurance claims; relating to allowable charges for health care services or supplies; and providing for an effective date.

SB 121 establishes rules for how health insurance companies in Alaska set reimbursement rates for healthcare providers when no specific contract exists. It requires the state insurance director to set standards based on the 75th percentile of actual provider charges in the state (or higher), with primary care rates also needing to be at least 450% of Medicare's rates. Insurers must use statistically valid methods, apply rates uniformly, and undergo regular audits to ensure compliance. This directly affects health insurers and healthcare providers by standardizing payment calculations and preventing inconsistent or unfairly low reimbursements. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 195: An Act relating to slow onset disasters; and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act.

SB 195 amends Alaska's Disaster Act to specifically address "slow onset disasters," such as gradual climate impacts (e.g., coastal erosion, permafrost thaw). It requires the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to include climate-related slow disasters in the state emergency plan and identify mitigation strategies for them. The bill directs the agency to seek input from climate scientists and community leaders when developing these plans. It affects state agencies, local governments, and communities vulnerable to long-term climate-related hazards, updating existing disaster planning to better address evolving climate risks.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Alaska · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 17: An Act relating to retirement benefits and military service.

HB 17 amends Alaska's retirement law to allow state employees who are veterans with a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rating of permanent and total disability for a service-connected condition to retire early without waiting until age 60. Previously, these veterans needed to be age 60 or older to qualify for retirement benefits, but this bill removes that age requirement. The change directly affects Alaska state employees who are veterans with qualifying VA disability ratings, enabling them to access retirement benefits sooner. The bill also repeals three existing sections of the retirement code, though the specific provisions of those repealed sections are not detailed in the text.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 277: An Act relating to education; relating to charter school budgets; relating to correspondence study program materials, funding, and student counts; relating to student transportation funding; relating to cooperative arrangements for correspondence study program services entered into by school districts; relating to the base student allocation; relating to eligibility for teacher certification; relating to reemploying retired members of the teachers' retirement system at regional resource centers; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants; requiring the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to procure an education funding study; and providing for an effective date.

This bill modifies how Alaska school districts fund and manage various education programs, including charter schools, correspondence study programs, and student transportation. It requires school districts to provide charter schools with annual budgets based on student enrollment while limiting administrative cost retention to a lower percentage, and allows students leaving correspondence programs to keep their educational materials. The legislation also adjusts transportation funding formulas for specific districts, updates teacher certification eligibility rules, and permits the reemployment of retired teachers at regional resource centers. Additionally, it mandates the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to conduct a study on education funding and establishes new reading proficiency incentive grants for schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Alaska · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 47: An Act relating to distribution of a forged digital likeness; relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to distribution of a generated sexual depiction; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to teaching certificates; relating to licensing of school bus drivers; relating to civil penalties for an organization that facilitates the generation of child sexual abuse material; relating to social media and minors; and providing for an effective date.

HB 47 creates two new criminal offenses related to AI-generated or manipulated child sexual abuse material in Alaska. It makes distributing such material a class B felony (or class A felony with prior convictions), and possessing 100 or more items is presumed to indicate intent to distribute. The bill defines "generated obscene child sexual abuse material" as content depicting manipulated images of children engaged in sexual acts, lacking serious value, and appealing to prurient interest under community standards. It specifically excludes tech employees acting in their job duties to prevent or report such material. The law does not address the other topics listed in the bill's title (teaching certificates, school bus licensing).

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Sarah Vance (R) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 101: An Act relating to civil claims by victims of sexual abuse of a minor; relating to homicide; relating to assault in the third degree; relating to stalking; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to enticement of a minor; relating to endangering the welfare of a child; relating to indecent exposure; relating to sending an explicit image of a minor; relating to solicitation or production of an indecent picture of a minor; relating to distribution of indecent material to minors; relating to the testimony of children in criminal proceedings; relating to sentencing; and providing for an effective date.

HB 101 lowers the age threshold for minors to file civil claims against sexual abusers from 18 to 16 years old. It also amends Alaska's murder statutes to specify that killing a child under 16 during certain crimes - such as sexual offenses, kidnapping, or assault - elevates the murder charge. These changes update legal standards to better protect child victims and clarify penalties for crimes involving minors. The bill focuses on concrete policy adjustments to strengthen legal remedies and accountability.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Andrew Gray (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 154: An Act establishing the Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board; relating to payment for personal care services; and providing for an effective date.

SB 154 establishes a Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board within Alaska's Department of Health to address payment and working conditions for personal care services. The board, composed of 8 appointed members representing home care providers, direct care workers, enrollees, rate reviewers, seniors, and disability groups, will advise the department on payment rates for covered services and investigate workforce issues like wages and benefits. It requires the board to meet at least three times yearly, hold public hearings, and report on payment adequacy to comply with federal requirements. This bill directly affects home care workers and agencies providing personal care services by creating a formal process for reviewing compensation and service standards.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment