Rep. Andrew Gray

Maddy summaryHB 11 modifies how Alaska permanent fund dividends are handled when recipients choose to redirect funds. It establishes a specific priority order for contributions and donations: funds must first cover mandatory contributions under AS 43.23.130, then donations under AS 43.23.230, and finally other contributions under AS 43.23.135. This directly affects Alaskans who receive permanent fund dividends and elect to redirect part of their payment toward state funds. The bill ensures these redirections follow a clear, standardized process when the total requested amount exceeds the dividend payout.

Maddy summaryHB 191 creates the Alaska Invasive Species Council within the Department of Fish and Game to coordinate state efforts against invasive species. The council, composed of state agency representatives, tribal members, academic experts, and organizational leaders, facilitates cooperation between state, federal, tribal, and local entities managing invasive species. Key provisions include advising on import rules, species classification, funding priorities, and technical assistance for regional management efforts. This bill directly affects state agencies (like Fish and Game, Environmental Conservation, and Transportation), tribal governments, and organizations involved in invasive species prevention and response.

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 summaryHB 89 creates a new type of protective order specifically targeting gun violence risks, allowing peace officers or household members to petition courts for orders preventing individuals deemed a danger from possessing firearms. It establishes a mandatory central registry for all protective orders (including domestic violence and gun-related orders), requiring law enforcement to enter orders into the system within 24 hours and maintaining records even after expiration. The bill clarifies that violating protective orders - especially those restricting firearm access - constitutes a criminal offense, with specific provisions detailing when violations occur. It directly affects individuals subject to such orders, law enforcement officers, and courts handling these petitions. The law amends Alaska’s civil procedure rules to implement these changes, effective upon passage.

Maddy summaryHB 115 limits annual rent increases for Alaska tenants by prohibiting landlords from raising rent more than once per calendar year. Landlords must provide written 90-day notice before any increase if rent is current, and after a lease ends, the new rent cannot exceed the previous amount until either the notice date or 90 days post-termination. This applies only to new rental agreements entered into on or after the law’s effective date. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants in Alaska rental housing, establishing clear timing rules for rent adjustments.

Maddy summaryHB 37 requires businesses serving alcohol in Alaska to post three specific warning signs at their premises. It affects 29 types of license holders, including breweries, restaurants, bars, event venues, and retail stores, as listed in the bill. The signs must be 11x14 inches with clear lettering, detailing: (1) health risks of alcohol during pregnancy and cancer links, (2) penalties for underage access, and (3) civil liability for serving minors. Businesses must display the first sign visibly to customers and the second/third signs at all entrances. The bill amends Alaska Statute 04.21.065 to mandate these specific signage requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes eleven Alaska Native languages alongside English as the state's official languages and moves the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to the Department of Education and Early Development. The renamed Council for Alaska Native Languages will advise the governor and legislature on programs to preserve and revitalize these languages, with its members required to include professional language experts and representatives from diverse regions. While the council will meet at least twice a year to provide recommendations, the law clarifies that official public documents must still be prepared in English. Additionally, the legislation includes a transition provision to ensure that staff currently working for the council do not automatically transfer to the new department when the council's location changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school districts in Alaska to have trained staff and at least two doses of opioid overdose medication available at their main buildings during all times students or staff are present, including before and after school hours and on weekends. It also mandates that one dose be available during any school-sponsored events held on school grounds, with the state Department of Health responsible for supplying the drugs and providing training videos for administration. To encourage participation, the legislation grants immunity from civil lawsuits to schools and individuals who fail to maintain these supplies due to good-faith efforts. Additionally, the bill updates rules for homeschool and correspondence study programs by requiring annual individual learning plans developed collaboratively with students, parents, and teachers. These plans must include state standards, ongoing assessments, and provisions for modifying the curriculum if a student struggles in core subjects.