HB 225 allows pharmacists to dispense fluoride supplements without an individual prescription, provided they operate under a standing order approved under existing law (AS 17.20.087). This directly affects pharmacists and patients seeking fluoride supplements for dental health. The bill requires pharmacists to provide patient counseling on proper administration, storage, side effects, and risks of the supplements. It amends pharmacy practice regulations to clarify this dispensing authority while maintaining safety requirements. The bill does not address fluoride in public water systems, as referenced in the title but not detailed in the provided text.
SB 20 requires Alaska public schools to include hands-only CPR education in health classes for students in grades determined by the Department of Education. The bill mandates that the Department adopt age-appropriate curricula based on national emergency care guidelines, including hands-on practice and instruction on using automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which may use video demonstrations if in-person training isn't feasible. Schools must offer this instruction, and it can be taught by certified CPR instructors, EMTs, or teachers with a current teaching certificate. The law takes effect on August 25, 2025.
This bill updates the powers and duties of Alaska's Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, giving it expanded authority to oversee state agencies and review financial matters. It requires the committee to conduct annual post audits of several state entities, including the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, and to evaluate how public lending affects employment, wages, and economic sectors. The legislation also clarifies the committee's ability to subpoena documents, sue on behalf of the legislature during interim sessions, and make recommendations on state budget policies. Additionally, it establishes a surcharge on natural gas processed within the state and adjusts tax provisions related to oil and gas production and income for certain energy-related entities.
HJR 31 proposes a constitutional amendment in Alaska that would define "natural persons" as the only entities with constitutional rights and prohibit corporations, LLCs, and other "artificial persons" from making contributions or expenditures to influence state or local elections. The amendment would require voters to approve it at the next general election, with changes taking effect after 2026. It specifies that the restrictions apply only to contracts entered after implementation and mandates the legislature to create enforcement procedures by 2027. This bill directly affects corporations and LLCs by restricting their political spending in elections, while preserving press freedom under the amendment.
SB 255 amends Alaska statutes to streamline the process for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to obtain title to municipal grant lands it is entitled to under state law. The bill requires that land selections must have been vacant, unappropriated, and unreserved at the time of selection to be valid, and mandates that patents (land titles) be issued within three months of survey approval or the borough’s acceptance of land without a survey. It also allows the state director to impose conditions on land transfers if agreed to by the borough, ensuring public interests are protected. This bill directly affects the Matanuska-Susitna Borough by enabling it to secure specific lands it has been approved for under the grant program.
HB 74 creates a new criminal offense called "airbag fraud" for knowingly selling, installing, manufacturing, or offering for sale vehicles with unsafe airbags. It prohibits selling replacement airbags that don’t meet federal safety standards, counterfeit airbags, or nonfunctioning airbags (including those that hide defects), and selling vehicles known to have such airbags. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor, or a class C felony if death or serious injury results. The law exempts police vehicle installations, dealers without knowledge of faulty airbags, and insurance companies handling totaled vehicles.
HB 125 changes how Alaska's Board of Fisheries members are appointed. It requires the governor to appoint seven members with specific representation: two for commercial fishing, two for sport fishing, two for subsistence fishing (selected from a list by the Alaska Federation of Natives), and one from the scientific community (selected from a list by NOAA). The governor must choose members based on knowledge and judgment, without regard to political affiliation or geographic location, while ensuring diverse viewpoints. The bill also includes a transition rule allowing current board members to finish their terms before new appointments follow these requirements.
This bill updates Alaska's early intervention program to expand optional services available through the medical assistance program for children and adults, including case management, therapy, dental care, and specialized support for vulnerable populations. It also modifies the state's early intervention system to allow services for children under three who are at risk of developmental delays, not just those with confirmed delays, while requiring the state to develop a plan for implementing these expanded services. The legislation mandates that the department create educational programs, establish training for service providers, and monitor service effectiveness to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. These changes aim to improve access to support services for young children with developmental needs and their families, with an effective date to be specified in the final version of the bill.
HB 342 requires Alaska's State Medical Board to create a standardized informed consent form for minors receiving sex-reassignment treatments or procedures. The form must include specific disclaimers, such as that the FDA hasn't approved puberty blockers or hormones for gender dysphoria, that other countries recommend psychotherapy first, and that these treatments carry risks like sterility, heart disease, and unknown brain development effects. It directly affects minors seeking gender-affirming care, their physicians, and the State Medical Board. The bill modifies medical licensing regulations to mandate this form before any such treatment, requiring it to be provided at every visit for at least one year. The bill is currently under review by the Health & Social Services committee.
HB 334 would help unhoused young adults obtain certified birth certificates by allowing alternative identification documents, such as school records or shelter letters, instead of requiring standard government-issued photo IDs. The bill ensures fee waivers are available for eligible individuals under existing law, removing financial barriers to accessing these essential documents. This change directly benefits young adults without stable housing who face challenges in obtaining standard identification. The bill is currently referred to the Community & Regional Affairs committee for further review.
HB 344 establishes a separate fund in the Alaska state treasury to hold settlement money received from opioid manufacturers or distributors. The Department of Revenue can use these funds for opioid remediation efforts (like treatment and prevention programs) and to cover fund management costs, with money in the fund not expiring. The bill clarifies this is not a "dedicated fund" but a mechanism for managing settlement proceeds, directly affecting how the state handles opioid-related litigation funds.
HJR 36 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Alaska legislators: representatives would be limited to six full terms, and senators to three full terms. The amendment includes a transitional provision stating that service before the 2026 legislative session will not count toward these limits. If approved by voters, this would affect future election eligibility for state lawmakers. The bill requires voter approval at the next general election before taking effect.
