Sen. Shelley Hughes

Co-sponsor SB 215

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-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 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 236

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to grants to disaster victims.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 161

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to municipal taxation of farm land and farm structures; and providing for an effective date.

Passed May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 173

Failed · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act requiring school districts to grant qualified persons an assigned duty to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds under certain conditions; relating to standards, training, and continuing education in firearms training for qualified persons granted an assigned duty to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds; relating to communication of school districts with state and local law enforcement; and relating to school crisis response plans.

Failed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 286

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to victim restitution and compensation.

Passed May 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 265

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act changing the term 'child pornography' to 'child sexual abuse material.'

Passed Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJR 17

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

Urging the United States Congress to extend the deadline for the state to obligate American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief - Homeless Children and Youth funds.

Passed Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 177

In committee · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to artificial intelligence; requiring disclosure of deepfakes in campaign communications; relating to cybersecurity; and relating to data privacy.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 242

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

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

In committee Mar 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 230

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners.

In committee Feb 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track