Rep. Alyse Galvin

Maddy summaryHJR 11 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Alaska's relationship with Canada. It highlights shared natural resources, trade (including $596 million in annual exports from Alaska to Canada), historical military partnerships, and cultural ties through decades of collaboration. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it serves only as an official statement of support. It was passed by the Alaska Legislature and transmitted to the Governor for filing.

Maddy summaryThis Alaska legislative resolution encourages the U.S. Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War. It highlights the Hmong people's critical but often overlooked role in the conflict - particularly in Laos, where they were recruited by the U.S. CIA, suffered heavy casualties (including 40,000 killed), and faced post-war persecution after the U.S. withdrawal. The resolution notes Alaska's Hmong community (over 5,500 residents) and its prior recognition of Hmong veterans through a state holiday established in 2019. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws but urges federal action to honor these veterans.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution (SJR 8), not a legislative bill. It expresses Alaska's support for strengthening ties with Taiwan through four specific actions: (1) resuming an Alaska Trade Office in Taiwan to boost trade, (2) expanding educational exchanges, (3) advocating for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations like the WHO, and (4) endorsing closer U.S.-Taiwan economic partnerships, including potential trade agreements. The resolution reaffirms Alaska's existing sister-state relationship with Taiwan and its economic ties, noting Taiwan as Alaska's eighth-largest export market in 2023. It has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic statement of support.

Maddy summaryHB 43 amends Alaska's voter registration rules to require individuals registering within 30 days of an election to submit an affidavit verifying 30-day residency in both Alaska and their voting district, along with proof of address (like a utility bill or government document). This affects voters registering close to an election who must now provide additional documentation to qualify for an absentee, in-person, or special needs ballot. The bill changes deadlines for processing registration forms and limits same-day registrants to specific ballot types rather than standard voting. It directly impacts voters seeking to register late, adding verification steps for residency and address before they can cast a regular ballot.

Maddy summaryHJR 17 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature urging the U.S. Congress to support the federal Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act. It does not create new laws but calls for the Alaska congressional delegation to advocate for this federal bill, which aims to require private health insurance to cover all medically necessary treatments for congenital anomalies (like cleft lip/palate or hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia) without lifetime or annual limits. The resolution specifically highlights how families face financial hardship due to coverage gaps for ongoing care, citing a local student’s experience with high dental costs. It directly affects Alaskan residents with congenital conditions by seeking to ensure equitable access to comprehensive, uninterrupted healthcare coverage.

Maddy summaryThis Alaska bill (SB 15) amends licensing rules for businesses selling alcohol, directly affecting restaurants, theaters, and seasonal eateries. It requires these establishments to ensure adequate supervision to prevent underage access to alcohol, including specific rules for minors aged 16-20: they may only enter for dining (with parental consent for under-16s), and employees aged 16-20 must be supervised to prevent them from obtaining alcohol. The bill also shortens permitted alcohol service hours at theaters from two hours before events to one hour before and during intermissions. These changes apply to all licensed food-and-beverage venues operating under Alaska’s alcohol regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 69 would increase Alaska's base student allocation from $5,960 to $6,960 per student for public school funding. This change directly affects all Alaska public school districts by raising the state's per-pupil funding amount. The bill specifies that the new rate would take effect on July 1, 2025. The legislation is a straightforward funding adjustment with no additional provisions or mechanisms beyond the dollar amount change. (Note: The bill was vetoed by the governor on April 22, 2025, and the veto was sustained.)

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Alaska public schools to include hands-only CPR instruction in health education for students in grades where it is adopted. The Department of Education must develop age-appropriate curricula based on current national guidelines, requiring hands-on practice and instruction on automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Schools must offer this training to students in designated grades starting August 25, 2025. It directly affects all K-12 public school students in Alaska through mandatory curriculum updates.

Maddy summarySB 43 designates the month of March each year as Women's History Month in Alaska. This law directly affects schools, community groups, and public and private agencies across the state, requiring them to recognize and honor women's historical contributions. The key provision adds a new section to Alaska Statutes (AS 44.12.088), formally establishing March as Women's History Month for observance through appropriate activities. The bill enables consistent, statewide recognition of women's roles in Alaska and U.S. history without imposing new obligations or funding requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 65 authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue up to $135 million in revenue bonds to replace the passenger dock and terminal facility in Seward, Alaska. The project must accommodate marine highway vessels with side-loading doors, and bonds will be repaid solely from dock revenue, not state funds. This bill directly affects the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the Seward facility, enabling infrastructure upgrades without using general state credit. The bill was signed into law on March 6, 2025, and took effect March 7, 2025.