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passed · Alaska · Senate May 8, 2026

SCR 23: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 263, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; and making supplemental appropriations.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution temporarily suspends specific legislative rules regarding bill title changes to allow House Bill 263 to proceed. The suspended rules normally govern how bills are named, but this action permits an exception for a bill that allocates state funds for operating expenses, loan programs, and capitalization. The resolution directly affects the legislative process by enabling the consideration of a budget measure without adhering to standard title formatting requirements. Once the bill is processed, these rules will remain in effect for future legislation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alaska · House May 8, 2026

HB 296: An Act relating to leases of state land for agricultural purposes; and providing for an effective date.

This bill updates Alaska's process for leasing state-owned land to farmers. It requires new agricultural leases to be awarded through competitive bidding (public auction or sealed bids), with applications including detailed farming plans and management proposals. Current leases can be renewed only once, and decisions must prioritize the best agricultural proposal over the highest bid. These rules directly affect farmers and agricultural businesses applying for state land leases.

in committee · Alaska · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 225: An Act relating to trusts; relating to trust proceedings; relating to nonjudicial settlement agreements in trust matters; relating to the powers of trustees; and providing for an effective date.

SB 225 updates Alaska's trust laws to increase privacy and streamline dispute resolution. It requires courts to seal trust-related records (protecting settlor and beneficiary privacy) and creates a new process for trust owners, trustees, and beneficiaries to resolve disputes through binding nonjudicial settlement agreements - covering issues like trust interpretation, asset management, trustee actions, and trust modifications - without court approval. These agreements must align with trust purposes and can be later reviewed by a court if requested. The bill directly affects individuals managing or benefiting from noncharitable trusts in Alaska, clarifying how disputes can be resolved privately or through court.

in committee · Alaska · House May 8, 2026

HB 271: An Act relating to the royalty rate for the Kitchen Lights Unit; and providing for an effective date.

HB 271 modifies the royalty rate for specific natural gas leases in Alaska's Cook Inlet's Kitchen Lights Unit, affecting leaseholders with division numbers 389196, 389197, 389198, 389507, 389514, 389515, and 389923. It sets a fixed 3% royalty rate on gross production value starting January 1, 2026, to make continued gas production economically viable amid declining output and rising costs. The bill also allows the department to audit royalty calculations and permits termination of the rate modification if leases were improperly assigned. This change aims to secure reliable, affordable energy for Southcentral Alaska residents and utilities while maximizing state economic benefits from the gas leases.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy

passed · Alaska · House May 8, 2026

HB 130: An Act relating to flexible time credit for classified employees in the executive branch who are not eligible for overtime compensation.

HB 130 creates a "flexible time credit" system for executive branch classified employees in Alaska who are not eligible for overtime pay. It allows these employees to earn paid time off for hours worked beyond their standard workweek, accruing in 15-minute increments. The time credit has no cash value and is forfeited if the employee leaves state service, excluding hours covered by special pay plans for extended on-site work. This policy directly affects non-overtime-eligible state workers in executive branch roles, replacing overtime compensation with flexible paid time off.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Alaska · House May 8, 2026

HB 157: An Act relating to the effect of a decree of adoption or termination of parental rights on the legal relationship between a person and the person's siblings; and providing for an effective date.

HB 157 requires courts to determine and document whether post-adoption contact with siblings is in the best interest of a child being adopted from foster care. The bill defines "sibling" broadly to include both blood relatives and children raised together in the same household, ensuring this expanded definition applies to adoption proceedings. It is based on legislative findings that sibling bonds are important, often irreplaceable, and should be preserved when possible during adoption. The law aims to help maintain family connections by encouraging courts to include provisions for ongoing contact in adoption decrees.

in committee · Alaska · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 194: An Act authorizing mobile sports wagering; relating to the regulation of mobile sports wagering; imposing a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue; relating to criminal history record checks for licensure to operate mobile sports wagering; and providing for an effective date.

SB 194 authorizes mobile sports wagering in Alaska by creating a new regulatory framework for operators. It requires businesses to obtain a state license, meet specific eligibility criteria (including having licenses in three other states), and undergo criminal background checks for owners and key personnel. The bill also imposes a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue and establishes procedures for license suspensions related to gambling violations. This legislation directly affects companies seeking to legally offer mobile sports betting in Alaska, introducing new licensing requirements and oversight mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alaska · House May 8, 2026

HB 162: An Act relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of products that use digital electronics to operate; adding an unlawful act to the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act; and providing for an effective date.

HB 162, the Digital Right to Repair Act, requires digital product manufacturers (like those making smartphones, computers, or smart devices) to provide independent repair shops and device owners with necessary documentation, parts, and tools for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing products. Manufacturers must share software/firmware updates and cannot charge independent repairers more than they charge their own authorized service providers. The law also mandates that security features disabling repair functions must be reset with available documentation and tools. This directly affects manufacturers, independent repair businesses, and consumers seeking affordable, accessible repair options in Alaska.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Alaska · House May 7, 2026

HB 391: An Act extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm; and providing for an effective date.

This bill extends the state of Alaska's disaster emergency declaration for the 2025 West Coast Storm until June 30, 2026. The legislation directly affects state agencies responsible for emergency response and recovery efforts by allowing them to continue operations beyond the previous expiration date of May 7, 2026. It also formally approves and ratifies earlier emergency declarations and financing plans issued by the governor throughout 2025 and early 2026. The measure is designed to ensure that resources and personnel remain available to address ongoing infrastructure damage and recovery needs caused by the storm.

in committee · Alaska · House May 7, 2026

HB 390: An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to voter registration; relating to election administration; relating to campaign contributions; relating to write-in candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States; relating to the crimes of unlawful interference with voting in the first degree, unlawful interference with an election, and election official misconduct; relating to voter registration on permanent fund dividend applications; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; and providing for an effective date.

HB 390 updates Alaska's election laws to modernize voter registration and election administration. The bill expands acceptable forms of identification for in-person and mail-in registration to include hunting or fishing licenses, while also allowing registration officials to waive ID requirements if they know the applicant's identity. It requires the Division of Elections to use Permanent Fund Dividend data for voter roll maintenance and mandates annual reports on data sharing and election integrity. Additionally, the legislation strengthens address confirmation procedures by requiring notices to be sent to voters who have not voted in recent elections or who have moved to another state.

in committee · Alaska · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 290: An Act extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm; and providing for an effective date.

This bill extends a state disaster emergency declaration related to the 2025 West Coast Storm from May 7, 2026, to June 30, 2026. It directly affects state agencies and emergency responders who need continued authority to manage recovery efforts and infrastructure repairs. The legislation formally ratifies previous extensions made through April 2026 and ensures that emergency funding plans remain valid. By overriding the standard 30-day limit on such declarations, the bill allows the state to maintain an official emergency status for nearly two additional months.

in committee · Alaska · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 286: An Act establishing a toll for use of the James Dalton Highway by certain vehicles; and providing for an effective date.

This bill establishes a toll on a specific section of the James Dalton Highway near Deadhorse for vehicles transporting oil and gas industry personnel or goods. The toll exempts the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and vehicles not used for oil and gas development, with collected revenue designated for highway maintenance and repair. Operators paying the toll may request reimbursement from the oil or gas companies within 30 days and can seek legal fees if reimbursement is not provided. The legislation sets the effective date for these tolls as July 1, 2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation