Budget & Taxes (Appropriations) in Alaska

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 274: An Act relating to the computation of the amount available for appropriation from the Alaska permanent fund; and providing for an effective date.

This bill updates how Alaska calculates the amount of money available for appropriation from the Permanent Fund. It establishes a schedule where the percentage of the fund's average market value used for spending gradually decreases from 4.9% in 2029 to 4.5% starting in 2033. The calculation includes the earnings reserve account but excludes a specific portion of principal tied to a past legal settlement. The changes take effect on July 1, 2028, except for the final percentage reduction which begins on July 1, 2032.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 279: An Act making supplemental appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.

This bill authorizes $69,695,087 in supplemental funding from Alaska's Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund for capital projects and grants administered by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The money will be distributed to support federal program matches for aviation and highway projects, as well as other federal program matching requirements. The appropriations are designated for capital projects only and will expire if not used by the specified deadline, with the funding retroactive to March 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Airports Roads & Highways

signed · Alaska · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 289: An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date.

HB 289 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Alaska's 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) to state agencies. It provides specific funding amounts for agencies like the Department of Corrections ($20 million for Population Management), the Alaska Energy Authority ($250,000), and the Department of Fish and Game (e.g., $651,400 for Commercial Fisheries). The bill does not create new policies or programs but directs existing funds to support ongoing state operations and services. It affects all state agencies receiving these allocations, as well as Alaskans who rely on services funded through these appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Alaska · House Jan 23, 2026

HB 275: An Act relating to an appropriation limit; and providing for an effective date.

HB 275 sets a 5% annual limit on increases to most state government spending in Alaska, adjusted for population growth and inflation. It applies to general fund appropriations (excluding permanent fund dividends, mental health trust funds, and specific bond-related spending), requiring that new annual spending cannot exceed the previous year's total by more than 5% plus these adjustments. The bill uses Anchorage's Consumer Price Index for inflation and annual population estimates from the Department of Labor to calculate the adjusted cap. This bill affects all state budget allocations subject to the limit and takes effect July 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

in committee · Alaska · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SB 213: An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.

SB 213 is Alaska's fiscal year 2027 operating budget bill, allocating funds for state government operations from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It provides funding for all state agencies (including the Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology, and public services) through general fund appropriations and carryover balances from previous years. The bill specifies exact dollar amounts for each agency's operations, salaries, technology systems, and facilities maintenance, with some funds designated for specific purposes like retirement benefits or debt collection. This budget bill directly affects all state agencies receiving these allocations and ensures continued funding for existing state programs without introducing new policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 264: An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date.

HB 264 is a state budget bill allocating $272.5 million for water infrastructure projects through the Department of Environmental Conservation, including $18 million for village water systems and $628,100 for Clean Water grants. It also funds $825,000 for salmon programs (Alaska Marine Salmon Program) under the Department of Fish and Game and $5 million for military infrastructure through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. The bill directs specific funding to existing state programs like port electrification, salmon habitat restoration, and drinking water capital projects without creating new policies. This appropriations measure directly affects state agencies and their ongoing infrastructure projects across Alaska.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

in committee · Alaska · Senate Jan 23, 2026

SB 223: An Act relating to an appropriation limit; and providing for an effective date.

This bill limits annual state spending increases to 5% plus changes in population and inflation, excluding specific funds like the permanent fund, mental health trust accounts, and certain bond proceeds. It applies to most state budget items, requiring spending to stay within the previous year's level adjusted for population growth (based on Labor Department estimates) and inflation (using Anchorage CPI data). The limit includes carryover funds from the prior fiscal year. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

signed · Alaska · House Jul 3, 2026

HB 263: An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date.

HB 263 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Alaska's state government operations and programs for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It provides specific funding amounts for departments like the Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology, and Public Communications Services, including unexpended balances from previous years. The bill also allows limited transfers between certain retirement funds and specifies how capitalization and supplemental funding will be handled. As a routine budget measure, it does not create new policies or directly affect citizens but ensures state agencies have funding for ongoing operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 214: An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date.

SB 214 is a funding bill that allocates state budget resources to specific agencies and projects, rather than creating new policies. It directs approximately $272.5 million for village water infrastructure, $15.3 million for cruise terminal electrification, and $6.8 million for salmon recovery programs under the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for departments including Environmental Conservation, Fish and Game, and Commerce, with all allocations tied to existing state programs and federal grant requirements. As a procedural appropriations measure, it does not establish new regulations or alter policy but authorizes the use of existing funds for designated purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Wildlife

in committee · Alaska · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 283: An Act making supplemental appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.

HB 283 allocates $36.4 million from Alaska's constitutional budget reserve fund to support Medicaid services under the Department of Health for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It also allocates $70.15 million for transportation projects, including highway maintenance, aviation programs, and federal matching funds, through the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bill uses existing state reserve funds to supplement current agency budgets without new tax revenue. This is a routine budget adjustment for ongoing state operations, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Medicaid Airports Roads & Highways

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