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passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HJR 44: Supporting the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program.

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that expresses the Alaska State Legislature's support for Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes to participate in the federal Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. It does not create new laws or change existing regulations but instead formally recognizes the program's benefits and urges federal officials to maintain the current eligibility rules for these entities. The resolution highlights how participation in the 8(a) program has helped create jobs, support community development, and strengthen Alaska's economy. As a non-binding legislative statement, it serves to record the state's position rather than alter policy directly.

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HCR 13: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 146, relating to the regional educational attendance area and small municipal school district fund; relating to Mt. Edgecumbe High School; and relating to teacher housing.

This bill is a procedural resolution that temporarily suspends specific legislative rules to allow a related Senate Bill to be considered. It directly affects the legislative process by permitting changes to the title of Senate Bill No. 146, which covers topics like regional school attendance areas, funding for small municipal school districts, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, and teacher housing. The key mechanism is the suspension of Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) under Rule 54, enabling the bill to proceed despite standard title change restrictions. This action does not alter the content of the underlying education and housing legislation but facilitates its review by the legislature.

passed both · Alaska · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SCR 16: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Concurrent Resolution No. 4, proclaiming May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month.

This bill allows the Alaska Legislature to proceed with House Concurrent Resolution No. 4, which would declare May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month, by temporarily suspending specific legislative rules that normally require changes to a bill's title. The suspended rules cover procedures related to amending titles and handling concurrent resolutions, enabling the resolution to move forward without standard title modification requirements. It directly affects the legislative process for this specific awareness proclamation by creating an exception to standard operating procedures. The bill does not change the substance of the resolution itself but removes procedural barriers to its consideration.

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HJR 39: Urging the federal government to waive the new H-1B Visa fees for teachers in the state.

HJR 39 is a resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature urging the federal government to waive a $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee for international educators hired by Alaska schools. It directly affects Alaska school districts - particularly rural and remote ones facing teacher shortages in subjects like math, science, and special education - who currently employ nearly 500 international educators. The resolution cites that the fee increase threatens to force schools to pay millions or lose needed teachers, impacting over 5,000 students currently without adequate staffing. This is a non-binding request to federal officials (including the President, Education Secretary, and Homeland Security Secretary), not a law that would change visa fees itself.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Immigration

Alyse Galvin (I) · 28 co-sponsors

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HJR 28: Calling on the United States Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act.

HJR 28 is a resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature calling on the U.S. Congress to enact the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1748). It does not create new laws but urges federal action to protect minors under 17 from online risks like harmful content, addictive design, and excessive data collection. The resolution highlights that S. 1748 would require online platforms to implement default privacy settings, parental controls, and restrictions on targeting children with ads or data tracking. Alaska’s resolution directly affects children and teens using websites, apps, and social media by advocating for federal safeguards. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Technology

Ted Eischeid (D) · 18 co-sponsors

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HCR 9: Honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America.

This symbolic resolution from Alaska's legislature honors the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing (July 4, 1776) and encourages Alaskan residents to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026. It commemorates the founding principles and historical significance of the Declaration without creating new laws or affecting specific groups.

Ashley Carrick (D) · 20 co-sponsors

passed both · Alaska · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SCR 10: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 36, relating to the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in residential facilities outside the state; and amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure.

SCR 10 is a procedural resolution that suspends specific Alaska legislative rules (24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e)) to allow faster consideration of House Bill 36. It does not change policies itself but removes normal procedural steps required for amending a bill's title during debate. House Bill 36, which SCR 10 expedites, would address foster child placement in psychiatric hospitals and care standards for children in state custody placed in out-of-state residential facilities. This resolution affects the legislative process for HB 36, not the final policy content.

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HCR 4: Proclaiming May 2026 as Myositis Awareness Month.

This bill (HCR 4) is a symbolic resolution proclaiming May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month" in Alaska. It directly affects Alaskans living with myositis - a group of rare, chronic autoimmune muscle diseases causing inflammation, pain, fatigue, and other serious symptoms. The resolution encourages Alaskans to learn about myositis symptoms, support affected individuals and families, and participate in nationwide awareness efforts organized by The Myositis Association. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a formal recognition of the challenges faced by those with this rare disease.

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HJR 18: Supporting and recognizing the importance of a natural gas pipeline project in the state; and urging the federal government to take all necessary actions to expedite the state natural gas pipeline project.

HJR 18 is a resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature expressing support for the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project. It recognizes the project as critical for Alaska’s economy, U.S. energy independence, and national security, and urges federal officials - including President Trump, Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum, and relevant agencies - to expedite approvals and coordination for the project. The resolution highlights that the project would create high-paying jobs, generate long-term revenue, and provide a direct energy corridor for global LNG exports without relying on adversarial nations. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact policy but formally advocates for federal action to advance the project.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✓ Transportation

Mia Costello (R) · 27 co-sponsors

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 17, 2026

HJR 20: Encouraging the United States Congress to establish hiring goals for apprentices and veteran apprentices.

This Alaska legislative resolution (HJR 20) calls on the U.S. Congress to establish two specific hiring goals for Department of Defense (DoD) construction projects: requiring that at least 10% of workers on these projects be in apprenticeship programs, and that at least 10% of those apprentices be veterans. It directly addresses veterans transitioning to civilian careers by targeting employment opportunities in military construction, which involves $18 billion in annual funding. The resolution urges Congress to pass legislation mandating these requirements for contractors and subcontractors on all domestic DoD construction projects. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses Alaska's support for veterans' employment without creating new federal law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

passed both · Alaska · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SCR 17: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the state's regional educational attendance areas; and celebrating the enduring contributions of the state's regional educational attendance areas to public education, local leadership, and community life in rural areas of the state.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 is a commemorative measure that honors the 50th anniversary of Alaska's regional educational attendance areas. The resolution acknowledges the historical importance of these areas in providing public education to rural communities and recognizes the contributions of local school boards, educators, and families. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to formally express gratitude and reaffirm the state's commitment to rural education.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Alaska · House Jun 10, 2026

HJR 32: Expressing commitment to the rural health transformation program; acknowledging the critical health care challenges facing rural areas of the state; and urging action by the Governor and the Alaska delegation in Congress to continue to advocate for the state's interests and advance the rural health transformation program.

HJR 32 is a non-binding resolution expressing Alaska's commitment to the federal rural health transformation program, which awarded the state $272 million in 2025 to improve rural healthcare access. It outlines six key priorities for program implementation: expanding telehealth infrastructure, strengthening maternal and child health services, increasing healthcare access in remote communities, developing the healthcare workforce, modernizing technology, and ensuring fiscal sustainability. The resolution urges the Governor and Alaska's congressional delegation to advocate for continued federal support and signals the legislature's intent to pass enabling legislation by December 2027 to maintain full funding. It does not create new laws but establishes a framework for future policy decisions to address Alaska's unique rural healthcare challenges.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology