HB 350 proposes a new 9.4% state income tax on businesses structured as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, or S-corporations (referred to as "qualified entities") with taxable income exceeding $25 million in a single year. The tax applies only to income above this threshold, calculated using federal C-corporation rules while disallowing most federal tax credits or deductions. It excludes businesses already taxed under other state provisions and takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026. This bill would create a new tax obligation for large pass-through entities, distinct from existing corporate tax structures.
SB 206 requires school staff to report bullying or harassment incidents to school officials and child advocacy centers. It allows school districts to notify parents about such incidents involving their child or suicide threats, providing them with suicide prevention resources and guidance on safely storing firearms and medications. The bill creates a new grant fund managed by the Department of Public Safety to provide free firearm safe storage devices (like lock boxes) to schools. These provisions directly affect Alaska public schools, students, and parents/guardians by adding reporting requirements, parental notification options, and firearm safety support.
SB 221 prohibits the Alaska Retirement Management Board, the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board, and the commissioner of revenue from investing state funds or conducting business with DigitalBridge Group, Inc., or its affiliates. The bill amends Alaska Statutes to specifically block these entities from using DigitalBridge as an investment partner for the state's retirement funds, permanent fund, and a designated subaccount within the budget reserve fund. This restriction directly affects how these state investment bodies manage funds by removing DigitalBridge Group and its affiliates from approved investment options. The policy change is a clear prohibition that alters investment eligibility without altering broader investment strategies.
HJR 14 is a symbolic resolution expressing legislative support for two key rail projects: the completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension (connecting Port MacKenzie to Houston/Delta Junction) and the Northern Rail Extension (to Fort Greely). It encourages the Alaska Railroad to adopt a community-focused approach for future expansions and supports developing Arctic infrastructure. The resolution does not fund or mandate these projects but highlights their potential benefits, including reduced transportation costs for mining/agriculture, improved energy resilience, and better military logistics at Fort Greely. It reflects Alaska's strategic interest in Arctic infrastructure development.
HB 33 amends Alaska's ethics rules for members of the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game. It clarifies that these members are not disqualified from participating in board discussions if they have personal or family financial interests in fish or game-related businesses, but they must refrain from voting if a supervisor or majority determines their involvement would violate ethics laws. The bill requires members to disclose conflicts in writing and allows the supervisor or board to decide whether voting is permitted, ensuring transparency while permitting deliberation. This procedural change directly affects board members managing fisheries and wildlife resources, with no substantive policy shifts beyond ethics compliance.
This bill updates the legal definition of a "victim counseling center" in Alaska to include private organizations, military-operated groups, and local or tribal agencies that primarily help victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. The law ensures these centers remain independent by explicitly excluding any organization affiliated with law enforcement, prosecutors, or the state government. By clarifying which entities qualify as independent counseling centers, the bill affects how communications made to these groups are handled regarding sexual assault and domestic violence cases. The changes apply to offenses and communications occurring on or after the bill's effective date.
This procedural resolution cancels Alaska's previous legislative requests to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It formally rescinds all prior resolutions and enactments from the Alaska Legislature that had petitioned for such a convention. The bill also requests that this resolution be published in the Congressional Record as part of the official tally of state applications. (This is a procedural action affecting legislative records, not a policy change affecting citizens or laws.)
SB 266 requires Alaska health insurers to reimburse non-network healthcare providers (like doctors or hospitals not in an insurer's preferred network) for services at a rate of at least 75% of the median rate paid to in-network providers for the same service. This applies to all health care services and supplies provided by non-network providers. The reimbursement rate is calculated using the median of the insurer's own network rates in Alaska at the time the service is delivered. The bill sets a clear minimum standard to ensure non-network providers receive fair compensation without dictating specific dollar amounts.
SB 261 allows unhoused young adults in Alaska to obtain certified birth certificates and identification cards without standard photo ID requirements. It amends existing law to accept alternative documents (like expired IDs or school/medical records) as proof of identity for fee waivers when requesting birth certificates. This directly affects unhoused youth aged 18-25 who lack traditional identification, removing a key barrier to accessing essential services. The bill creates a clear process for state bureaus to issue these documents under specific verification conditions, focusing on practical access rather than new requirements.
HB 316 adjusts Alaska's legal limits for damage awards in personal injury and wrongful death cases to keep pace with inflation. It updates existing caps - currently $400,000 or life expectancy × $8,000 (whichever is greater) for standard cases, and $1,000,000 or life expectancy × $25,000 for severe cases - to automatically increase based on the Consumer Price Index for urban Alaska since 1997. This change applies to all damage awards issued on or after the bill's effective date. The bill directly affects plaintiffs seeking compensation for injuries or deaths, ensuring the financial limits remain relevant as living costs rise.
HB 234 amends Alaska Statute 18.08.200(7) to define "emergency medical dispatcher" as an initial first responder trained as a public safety telecommunicator with specific emergency medical knowledge. This bill directly affects emergency medical dispatchers across Alaska by establishing a clear statutory definition for their role. The key mechanism is a simple redefinition within the existing law, clarifying that dispatchers require both telecommunication training and specialized emergency medical knowledge. The bill does not create new requirements, funding, or procedures - only updates the official definition. It is currently in committee referral stage with no voting record yet.
HB 77 amends Alaska's theft statute to specifically classify the theft of mail or items within mail as "theft in the second degree." This directly affects individuals who steal physical mail (letters, packages, or items inside mail) from post offices, mailboxes, or after delivery to authorized locations. The bill defines "mail" broadly to include USPS-delivered items with postage, placed in authorized depositories or given to postal employees. Key provisions include criminalizing the theft of mail from post offices, mail receptacles, or after delivery, and adding "mail" as a new category under second-degree theft. The law applies to all mail covered by USPS delivery standards, not just commercial parcels.
