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All 3,822 Active 55 In committee 3,001 Passed 547 Signed 492 Failed 128
signed · Alaska · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 314: An Act relating to registered interior designers and interior design; relating to project costs for the construction, enlargement, or improvement of airports; extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; relating to the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; establishing requirements for the practice of registered interior design; relating to the practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and registered interior design; relating to the scope of the certification requirements for architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, and registered interior designers; relating to immunity for design professionals; relating to the cost of construction for recreation centers; relating to liens for labor or materials furnished; relating to the procurement of landscape architectural and interior design services; relating to the cost of construction of safe water and hygienic sewage disposal facilities in villages; and providing for an effective date.

HB 314 defines "project costs" for construction, airport projects, and other infrastructure to explicitly include interior design services, studies, surveys, administrative expenses, and financing costs. It extends the termination date of Alaska's State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors from 2025 to 2033 and revises the board's composition to require one registered interior designer as a voting member. The bill also sets a monthly salary for the board's executive administrator and mandates that the department collect performance statistics for the board and its staff. These changes directly affect registered interior designers, architects, engineers, and the state's regulatory oversight process.
Mike Prax (R) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Alaska · House Aug 18, 2026

HB 195: An Act changing the term 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate'; relating to physician associates; relating to collaborative practice agreements for pharmacists; relating to the prescription of opioid overdose drugs; relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating to reciprocity for pharmacists; amending the definition of 'practitioner'; and providing for an effective date.

HB 195 expands pharmacists' authority to independently prescribe and administer certain medications. It allows pharmacists to prescribe vaccines and opioid overdose drugs (like naloxone) without a physician's order, provided they complete board-approved training programs. The bill also updates licensing standards, requires pharmacists to register controlled substance prescriptions in a state database, and clarifies pharmacy facility and equipment requirements. These changes directly affect licensed pharmacists in Alaska and patients seeking vaccinations or emergency overdose treatment. The bill amends existing pharmacy practice laws to modernize pharmacist roles while maintaining safety oversight.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacists' prescribing authority for vaccines and naloxone, improving access to critical health services and public health initiatives without physician oversight.95% confidence
Genevieve Mina (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Alaska · Senate Aug 11, 2026

SB 208: An Act relating to industrial hemp; relating to the sale and lease of state land for agricultural uses; designating the O-S Cross cabbage, commonly known as 'giant green cabbage,' as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date.

SB 208 amends Alaska's state land leasing laws to streamline and standardize the process for agricultural land leases. It requires competitive bidding (via public auction or sealed bids) for new agricultural leases, prioritizing the state's financial return, and sets clear renewal rules allowing one renewal for up to the original lease term. The bill directly affects farmers and agricultural businesses seeking to lease state land, mandating detailed applications with land use plans and management proposals. Key provisions include requiring the commissioner to solicit competitive interest publicly and ensuring unsuccessful bidders are reimbursed for survey/appraisal costs incurred under specific conditions.
Jesse Bjorkman (R) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Alaska · Senate Aug 11, 2026

SB 143: An Act relating to ethics and budget training for school board members; relating to the terms of office of municipal school board members; relating to the size of the city council in second class cities; and providing for an effective date.

SB 143 allows Alaskan cities and towns to change the standard three-year terms for municipal school board members through local ordinances. Currently, school board members serve three-year terms (unless changed by voter approval), but this bill gives municipal governments direct authority to adjust those terms via their own ordinances. The bill amends existing statutes to clarify that local governments can set different term lengths without requiring voter approval for each change. This directly affects school boards and city/town governments in Alaska by providing flexibility in how school board terms are structured. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Rob Yundt (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Alaska · House Jul 27, 2026

HB 249: An Act relating to the transfer of a vehicle to an insurance company.

HB 249 simplifies the process for transferring vehicle ownership to an insurance company after a claim payment. It allows owners to use electronically signed, non-notarized documents (like power of attorney or odometer forms) instead of traditional notarized paperwork when transferring a vehicle title to an insurer. The bill also requires insurance companies to cover any claims against the state department arising from this electronic transfer process. This change directly affects vehicle owners, insurance companies, and the state department handling vehicle titles.
Elexie Moore (R) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 282: An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date.

This bill modifies the structure and reporting requirements for Alaska's Joint Armed Services Committee. It changes how the state department submits military reports, requiring biennial submissions instead of annual ones, and expands the committee's membership to include additional civilian representatives from military organizations, local governments, and Alaska Native groups. The legislation also updates the quorum requirement from eight to nine members and establishes administrative procedures for tracking committee membership and notifying officials of vacancies. These changes aim to broaden representation on the committee and streamline how military-related information is reported to the legislature.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands committee membership to include military and Alaska Native representatives, strengthening oversight and advocacy for veterans' services.75% confidence
signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 252: An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers.

SB 252 is a procedural bill that updates Alaska's statutes to align with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) sections AS 45.01-45.36. It amends specific laws (e.g., AS 09.25.060 on fraud presumption, AS 14.42.250 on pledge validity) to explicitly reference the UCC framework, ensuring consistency in commercial transactions. The bill does not create new policies but clarifies that existing provisions about secured transactions, negotiable instruments, and property transfers must be interpreted under the UCC. It directly affects businesses, creditors, and legal processes involving commercial contracts, leases, and debt enforcement in Alaska. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Labor & Commerce committee.
Matt Claman (D)
signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 237: An Act relating to the powers of the commissioner of administration with respect to motor vehicles; relating to electronic identification cards; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; relating to electronic driver's licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date.

SB 237 clarifies rules for Alaska's Department of Administration to share driver's license data with other entities. It prohibits sharing unnecessary data when complying with federal REAL ID requirements, ensuring only required information is shared. The bill specifically allows the department to provide driver's license verification data to approved nonprofits or government/tribal entities (like those recognized by the Social Security Administration) under certain conditions. This directly affects how state agencies handle data sharing for identity verification purposes.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts unnecessary data sharing for driver's license verification, protecting privacy by limiting disclosure to required information only under REAL ID compliance.95% confidence
signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 249: An Act relating to virtual currency kiosks; relating to transactions involving virtual currency; relating to unfair trade or deceptive acts or practices; and providing for an effective date.

SB 249 regulates virtual currency kiosks in Alaska by requiring operators to hold a money transmission license and register with the state before operating. It mandates detailed quarterly reports on transactions, locations, and declined transactions, plus annual reports on revenue, user complaints, refunds, and suspicious activity. Operators must also disclose terms clearly to users and provide transaction data to the department upon request. The bill directly affects kiosk operators by imposing licensing, registration, and reporting obligations, while protecting user data confidentiality (with public annual summaries). These provisions aim to ensure transparency and prevent deceptive practices in virtual currency transactions.
Cathy Tilton (R) · 22 co-sponsors
signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 163: An Act relating to inactive state accounts and funds; repealing the public access fund; repealing the Alaska temporary assistance program emergency account; repealing the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.

SB 163 repeals 11 specific inactive state funds and accounts, including the home ownership assistance fund, public access fund, tourism revolving fund, and others. The bill removes these funds from state law by repealing corresponding sections of Alaska Statutes and a 1998 law. It does not create new programs or directly affect residents, as it only eliminates existing, unused financial accounts. The repeal takes effect on June 30, 2025.
James Kaufman (R)
signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 181: An Act relating to disclosure of information obtained by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to other state agencies.

SB 181 amends Alaska Statute 23.20.110(r) to clarify rules for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development sharing data with other state agencies. It requires that disclosures must be authorized under federal rules (20 C.F.R. 603), limited to specific purposes like statewide workforce statistics (per AS 14.42.035) or program evaluation/research, and accompanied by a written agreement with the receiving agency. The bill directly affects the Department of Labor (as the data holder) and state agencies receiving data (such as the University of Alaska), requiring formal agreements to govern further sharing. Key provisions mandate that any subsequent disclosure must align with the original purpose (workforce statistics or research) and require additional written agreements between agencies. This focuses on procedural transparency without altering data collection or creating new programs.
signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 86: An Act relating to the business of money transmission; relating to licenses for money transmission, licensure requirements, and registration through a nationwide multistate licensing system; relating to the use of virtual currency for money transmission; relating to authorized delegates of a licensee; relating to acquisition of control of a license; relating to record retention and reporting requirements; authorizing the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to cooperate with other states in the regulation of money transmission; relating to permissible investments; relating to violations and enforcement of money transmission laws; relating to exemptions to money transmission licensure requirements; relating to payroll processing services; relating to currency exchange licenses; relating to abandoned virtual currency; amending Rules 79 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

SB 86 modernizes Alaska's licensing rules for businesses that send money electronically (including digital payment services, currency exchanges, and virtual currency providers). It adds specific requirements for virtual currency services, mandates a 120-day processing deadline for license applications, and establishes a multistate licensing system to simplify operations across state lines. The bill also clarifies exemptions for payroll services and standardizes record-keeping and reporting rules for licensees. This directly affects all money transmission businesses operating in Alaska, including fintech companies and currency exchange services.
Jesse Kiehl (D)
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