Sen. Scott Kawasaki

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 Track

Co-sponsor SB 99

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a financial literacy education program for public schools; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires every public school district in Alaska to offer a one-half credit financial literacy course to students in grades nine through twelve. Graduation from high school will no longer be possible for students who have not completed this course, which covers essential topics such as budgeting, credit management, taxes, and retirement planning. The law applies to students graduating on or after January 1, 2026, and the program is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 12

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Administration; creating an address confidentiality program; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework in Alaska to protect the safety and privacy of crime victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers enrolled in an address confidentiality program. It mandates that public records containing the home or business addresses and phone numbers of these individuals must be redacted before being made available for public inspection. Additionally, the legislation restricts the disclosure of this sensitive information during court proceedings unless a judge determines it is essential for the case and takes steps to minimize potential harm. The law also clarifies the definition of a correctional officer to include those working in state and qualifying municipal facilities.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 55

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to allocations of funding for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; and providing for an effective date.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 88

Failed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date.

Failed May 7, 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

Co-sponsor SB 46

Signed into law · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing the month of March as Brain Injury Awareness Month; and providing for an effective date.

Signed into law Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 149

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 218

In committee · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to vehicle weight limits; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 165

In committee · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to legal representation of public officers in ethics complaints.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track