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Sen. Jesse Bjorkman

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Co-sponsor SB 29

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Alaska public schools to include a specific civics course and assessment as a condition for students to receive a secondary school diploma. The curriculum must be based on the U.S. citizenship naturalization exam and primary source documents, while also incorporating systems of government used by Alaska Natives. To pass the assessment, students must correctly answer at least 70 percent of the questions, though those with disabilities may request a waiver. Additionally, the bill establishes the Alaska Civics Education Commission and mandates annual reporting to the legislature on civics education implementation and student performance.

Passed May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 347

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to assessment of property, boards of equalization, and certification of assessors; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 347 updates Alaska's property tax laws by expanding exemptions for senior citizens, disabled veterans, and widows, increasing the tax-free threshold for primary residences to $250,000. The bill also allows municipalities to adjust voter-authorized residential exemptions for inflation and grants local governments more flexibility to offer tax exemptions or payment deferrals for economic development projects. Additionally, the legislation modifies rules regarding land division approvals in certain boroughs and cities, enabling authorities to approve subdivisions that have not previously received formal platting approval.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 206

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to workers' compensation reemployment benefits; establishing a workers' compensation stay-at-work program; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summarySB 206 updates Alaska's workers' compensation system by creating a new stay-at-work program and strengthening oversight of reemployment benefits. The bill requires the state department to establish rules for selecting rehabilitation specialists and allows certain procedural matters to be decided by a commissioner or hearing officer instead of a full panel. It mandates annual reports detailing the performance, costs, and outcomes of these programs, including tracking how long injured workers take to return to their planned jobs. Additionally, the legislation directs the state to promote awareness of these reemployment options among employers, injured workers, and medical professionals.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary SB 215

In committee · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to teacher incentive payments for national board certification; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts and the state department of education in Alaska to offer $5,000 annual incentive payments to teachers who hold valid national board certification. The funding for these payments comes from the state department and is separate from existing state aid, though districts may also provide additional monetary rewards. The law applies to employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements that become legally binding on or after July 1, 2024, which is when the bill takes effect.

In committee May 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 92

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to state ownership of submerged land underlying navigable water within the boundaries of federal areas; and providing for an effective date.

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 236

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to grants to disaster victims.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 57

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to review organizations and permitting an emergency medical services provider to establish a review organization; and relating to patient records.