Rep. Andrew Gray

Maddy summaryThis Alaska legislative resolution (HJR 22) requests two specific actions from the U.S. Congress: (1) to propose a constitutional amendment limiting U.S. House and Senate members to a set number of terms, and (2) to call a constitutional convention to draft such an amendment. It asks Congress to act on this request, or else states will independently pursue a convention under Article V of the Constitution. The resolution formally applies for a convention focused solely on term limits, seeking to aggregate Alaska’s application with those of other states that have similar requests. As a procedural resolution, it does not change law but aims to advance a constitutional amendment process.

Maddy summaryHB 147 allows licensed naturopaths in Alaska to prescribe prescription drugs under a temporary endorsement while supervised by a physician. To qualify, naturopaths must pass a pharmacology exam and meet department requirements, with supervision from a physician who has prescribed drugs for at least five years. After one year of supervised practice, the supervising physician can recommend full endorsement to the department, enabling the naturopath to prescribe without supervision. The bill also requires naturopaths to complete 60 hours of continuing education (including 20 hours on pharmacotherapy) every two years to renew their license.

Maddy summaryHB 152 establishes a new 4% education tax on income exceeding $150,000 for single filers or $300,000 for joint filers, applying to Alaska residents and nonresidents with income connected to the state. It also imposes a $150 annual tax on individuals with wages or self-employment income in Alaska. The bill repeals certain tax credits under Alaska’s existing income tax law. It directly affects individuals, S corporation shareholders, trusts, and estates with taxable income in Alaska, shifting tax burden toward higher earners to fund education. The tax takes effect upon enactment, with specific rules for nonresidents and trusts.

Maddy summaryHB 134 amends Alaska law to clarify and expand criminal offenses related to weapons. It defines "misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree" as specific acts, including possessing a firearm while impaired, discharging a firearm on a highway, or selling weapons to minors without parental consent. The bill also establishes a new "misconduct involving weapons in the sixth degree" offense for keeping a firearm on premises without it being under the owner's control, when a minor could access it. This directly affects individuals who handle firearms in these ways, particularly focusing on preventing underage access and addressing unsafe storage practices. The law aims to standardize penalties for these specific behaviors without creating new rights or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 352 allows Alaska to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, and the EMS Personnel Licensure Compact. This creates a streamlined process for healthcare professionals - including physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, and EMS personnel - to obtain licenses in multiple states without separate applications for each state. The bill requires background checks for applicants and mandates that providers must be licensed in the state where the patient is located during care. It does not change existing state medical practice laws but integrates these compacts into Alaska’s licensing framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows minors aged 16 or older to consent to up to five outpatient mental health or behavioral health appointments (each up to 90 minutes) without parental permission. After five appointments, providers must consult with the minor about involving parents or guardians unless doing so would harm the minor's well-being - such as in cases involving abuse allegations. Medication prescriptions still require parental consent. The bill directly affects minors seeking mental health services, mental health providers, and parents/guardians.

Maddy summaryHB 256 adds a "purple star funding factor" to Alaska's school finance formula, ensuring public schools with Purple Star designations (recognizing support for military-connected students) receive additional state funding. This directly affects eligible schools by increasing their state aid based on the number of military-connected students they serve. The bill modifies how district adjusted average daily membership (ADM) is calculated, requiring the purple star factor to be multiplied in the funding formula. It does not change the Purple Star designation criteria but guarantees these schools get extra state funds through the existing financing system. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 372 requires licensed health care providers who refer patients for 10 specific services (including lab work, therapy, medical equipment, and hospital care) to report financial ties to the Alaska Health Commissioner by September 1, 2026. Service providers must also report billing amounts for referrals linked to financial relationships. The law mandates reporting on both direct financial ties and family connections, while protecting patient and provider confidentiality. This transparency measure aims to track referral patterns and billing for these covered services in Alaska.

Maddy summaryHB 310 establishes a 3% tax on short-term lodging rentals in Alaska, applying to hotel, motel, and similar temporary stays. The tax is collected by property owners or online rental platforms (like Airbnb) at the time of payment and does not apply to stays exceeding 30 days, government employees on official travel, or foreign officials where prohibited by treaty. It is in addition to any existing local lodging taxes and takes effect January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects businesses providing temporary lodging, including short-term rental platforms and traditional lodging providers.

Maddy summaryHB 81 restricts the release of conviction records for specific drug possession cases in Alaska. It prohibits criminal justice agencies from sharing records of convictions under Alaska Statute 11.71.060 (possession of less than one ounce of a schedule VIA controlled substance) if the person was 21 or older at the time, had no other convictions in that case, and requested non-disclosure. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and will expire January 1, 2028. This directly affects individuals meeting these criteria by allowing them to prevent their records from being publicly released.