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passed · Alaska · Senate May 4, 2026

SJR 2: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to actions upon veto.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Alaska Constitution that would lower the vote threshold required to override a governor's veto from three-fourths to two-thirds for all bills, currently requiring a higher threshold for revenue and appropriation bills. It also establishes deadlines for reconsidering vetoes after legislative sessions end - requiring action within five days of the next regular or special session - and mandates that override votes be recorded in legislative journals. If approved, this change would affect how the Alaska legislature handles vetoed bills, altering the legislative process for enacting laws. The amendment must be submitted to voters at the next general election for ratification.

passed · Alaska · Senate May 1, 2026

SJR 28: Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services.

This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes the importance of J-1 and H-1B visa programs for Alaska's economy and critical industries. It acknowledges that these temporary work programs help fill seasonal staffing gaps in tourism, seafood processing, healthcare, and other sectors where local workers are insufficient. The resolution encourages employers to continue using these federal visa pathways to recruit qualified workers after attempting to hire locally. Additionally, it urges federal policymakers to protect these programs from restrictions that could limit Alaska's ability to maintain essential services and seasonal employment.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Alaska · House Apr 30, 2026

HJR 14: Supporting the completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and the Northern Rail Extension; supporting the increase in defensive capabilities at Fort Greely, Alaska; encouraging a renewed commitment by the Alaska Railroad to a community-minded approach to future rail expansion; and encouraging the development of critical Arctic infrastructure.

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.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Kevin McCabe (R) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · Alaska · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 20: An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; and relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development.

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.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

passed · Alaska · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 125: An Act relating to membership of the Board of Fisheries.

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.

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

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

passed both · Alaska · House Apr 10, 2026

HJR 29: Supporting the extension of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14024; supporting the continued national prohibition on Russian seafood imports effected by Executive Orders 14024, 14068, and 14114; and urging the President of the United States, federal agencies, and the United States Congress to consider additional measures necessary for prohibiting the importation of Russian seafood into the United States and to maintain and strengthen federal measures that ensure fair trade, protect the state's seafood industry, and promote sustainable and ethical seafood production.

This Alaska resolution urges federal officials to maintain the ban on Russian seafood imports established by executive orders (14024, 14066, 14068). It states the ban protects Alaska's $5 billion seafood industry - employing over 19,000 workers - from unfair competition with Russian producers. The resolution emphasizes that Russian seafood imports undercut Alaskan businesses and threaten economic stability, as Russia has increased exports to the U.S. while banning Alaskan seafood since 2014.

passed both · Alaska · House Apr 8, 2026

HCR 11: Extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm.

This bill extends a disaster emergency declaration originally issued by the Alaska governor on October 9, 2025, following the 2025 West Coast Storm. The resolution authorizes the emergency to continue until April 7, 2026, with the extension applying retroactively to March 8, 2026, the date the previous extension expired. This legislative action allows state agencies to maintain emergency response efforts and access related resources needed to address ongoing storm damage and infrastructure repairs. The measure is required by state law because disaster emergency proclamations cannot remain in effect beyond 30 days without legislative approval.

passed · Alaska · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 158: An Act relating to administrative areas for regulation of certain commercial set net entry permits; and providing for an effective date.

SB 158 creates a new administrative area on the east side of Cook Inlet for regulating commercial set net fishing permits, defined by specific statistical zones (244-21, 244-22, 244-31, 244-32, 244-41, and 244-42) as of January 1, 2024. Existing permits for the broader Cook Inlet area no longer cover this new zone unless reassigned, requiring permit holders to prove they fished in these specific zones during the five years ending December 31, 2024 (using documents like shore leases or fishing records). Reassignment occurs automatically on January 1, 2026, for qualifying permit holders, with an appeal option to superior court by March 1, 2026, for those denied. The bill directly affects commercial fishers holding Cook Inlet permits seeking to operate in the newly defined east Cook Inlet area.

passed · Alaska · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 20: An Act relating to fees for paper documents; relating to unfair trade practices; and providing for an effective date.

HB 20 prohibits insurers and businesses from charging extra fees for providing paper statements, invoices, notices, or other documents. It directly affects insurance companies and general businesses operating in Alaska by requiring them to offer paper copies at the same cost as electronic versions. The bill allows fees only for duplicate paper copies of documents already provided. Key provisions clarify that this applies to standard documents and tie violations to unfair trade practices under existing law.