SB 191 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Whittier; and providing for an effective date.

SB 191 approves the transfer of approximately 84.8 acres of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Whittier for fair market value. The bill authorizes the railroad to convey five specific land parcels within Whittier, subject to existing rights, and includes provisions for necessary surveying and platting to establish discrete property boundaries. The legislation takes immediate effect and serves as the required legislative approval under Alaska law for this transfer.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 9, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 191 Out of Committee
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Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 191 Out of Committee
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Cathy Giessel
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