An Act relating to the membership of the legislative council; and relating to the membership of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee.
HB 187 amends Alaska's legislative council and Legislative Budget and Audit Committee membership rules to require representation from each major political party on both committees. The bill specifies that each committee must include at least one member from each major party, replacing prior references to "minority" with this explicit requirement. This procedural change affects how committee members are appointed, ensuring both major parties have a voice in these key legislative bodies. The bill does not create new policies or funding but alters committee composition rules for transparency and representation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action May 7, 2026
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11
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1
Committee
2
May 6, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved HB 187 Out of Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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