Rep. Mike Prax

Co-sponsor HB 221

In committee · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to subdivision of unplatted land in second class boroughs; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows second-class boroughs in Alaska to create a special process that lets landowners record a map of subdivided land without first getting formal approval from the platting authority. While the law generally requires a subdivision to be approved before it can be sold or transferred, this new exemption would let owners bypass that step if their borough has established its own rules for doing so. The change is intended to give local governments more flexibility in managing land division while still maintaining oversight through the borough's specific exemption procedures.

In committee May 11, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 97

Passed · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to self-storage facilities for personal property, including vehicles and watercraft; distinguishing self-storage facility liens from another type of storage lien; and excluding self-storage liens from the treatment of certain unclaimed property.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new legal framework for self-storage facilities in Alaska, allowing owners to place liens on personal property, including vehicles and boats, left unpaid for rent and fees. It clarifies that these storage liens are separate from other types of liens and excludes them from specific unclaimed property rules. The law sets specific rules for enforcing these liens, such as requiring a 10-day default period before denying access or removing items, and mandates that rental agreements clearly inform renters about the lien and their obligation to disclose existing debts. Additionally, the bill outlines how late fees can be calculated and requires facility owners to send detailed notices to renters and other lienholders before selling stored property.

Passed May 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 144

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to education tax credits; and providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 360

In committee · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing the Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date.

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 3

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to specie as legal tender in the state; and relating to borough and city sales and use taxes on specie.

Passed Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 379

In committee · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing the driving while under the influence diversion program for eligible persons charged with driving while under the influence; relating to judgment for restitution; relating to suspended imposition of sentence; relating to records kept by the Department of Administration; relating to operating a vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance; amending Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration, and Rule 39, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 45

In committee · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends to the general and permanent funds.

In committee Apr 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 147

In committee · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to teacher certificates for retired teachers.

In committee Mar 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HCR 9

In committee · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

Recognizing the need for parity in the provision of mental health and substance use disorder medical assistance benefits in the state; and urging the Department of Health to adopt regulations that ensure parity in the provision of mental health and substance use disorder medical assistance benefits in the state.

In committee Mar 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 236

In committee · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the duties of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska; establishing the University of Alaska major maintenance and modernization fund; repealing the University of Alaska building fund; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Mar 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track