Alaska Bills

This resolution temporarily pauses specific legislative rules that normally require a bill's title to match its content exactly. It applies only to House Bill No. 129, which deals with voter registration, allowing that bill to be considered even if its title does not fully describe all its provisions. By suspending these rules, the Senate enables the full text of the voter registration bill to be debated and voted on without forcing a title change. The measure affects only the procedural handling of this single bill and does not alter the substance of the voter registration law itself.

passed both · Alaska · Senate May 15, 2024

SB 68: An Act relating to public notice requirements for museums and for certain state actions and public hearings; and providing for an effective date.

This bill, which was not enacted, would have updated how the state notifies people about water rights in Alaska. It requires the commissioner to publish notices on an online system and in local newspapers before setting deadlines for filing water appropriation claims. Additionally, it mandates that anyone selling, removing, or appropriating water must personally or by mail notify affected individuals, government agencies, and environmental departments. The bill also states that the person requesting these water actions would be responsible for paying the costs of publishing and sending these notices.

failed · Alaska · House May 15, 2024

HB 129: An Act relating to elections; relating to voter registration; relating to candidate legal funds; relating to voting; relating to special needs voting; relating to absentee voting; relating to defamation claims based on the use of synthetic media; relating to the use of synthetic media in electioneering communications; and providing for an effective date.

This bill modifies Alaska's election laws to update voter registration deadlines and procedures. It allows individuals who register within 30 days of an election to vote using absentee, special needs, or questioned ballots, even if they are not yet on the official registration list. The legislation also clarifies how mail-in forms are processed, permitting those with postmarks or signatures dated at least 30 days before the election to be included on the master register for future use. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions regarding the legal use of synthetic media, such as deepfakes, in election-related communications and defamation claims.

introduced · Alaska · Senate May 15, 2024

SCR 35: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 344, relating to medical assistance demonstration projects established by the Department of Health.

This bill is a procedural measure that temporarily suspends specific legislative rules regarding changes to a bill's title for House Bill No. 344. It directly affects only the legislative process for that single bill, allowing the Department of Health to proceed with its proposal on medical assistance demonstration projects without adhering to standard title modification requirements. The resolution does not alter the content of the medical assistance projects themselves or impact the general public, as it solely streamlines the administrative steps within the Alaska State Legislature.

passed · Alaska · Senate May 15, 2024

SB 104: An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund.

This bill amends the law governing the civil legal services fund in Alaska to clarify how money can be added to the account. It allows the legislature to fund the account using specific deposits from the general fund and up to 25 percent of court filing fees collected in the previous year. The money from this fund can only be given to organizations that offer legal help to low-income individuals, who are defined as those earning 125 percent or less of the federal poverty guidelines. By setting these funding sources and eligibility rules, the bill aims to ensure that financial support for civil legal aid is available to those with limited income.

passed · Alaska · Senate May 15, 2024

SB 131: An Act requiring education in the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

This bill requires all public school districts in Alaska to create a state-approved curriculum for students from kindergarten through grade 12. The program must include lessons on the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as their contributions to the United States. Additionally, schools must use instructional materials that highlight the cultural and economic diversity within these communities. The legislation applies to every school district operating under the state's education code.

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