SB 214 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date.

SB 214 is a funding bill that allocates state budget resources to specific agencies and projects, rather than creating new policies. It directs approximately $272.5 million for village water infrastructure, $15.3 million for cruise terminal electrification, and $6.8 million for salmon recovery programs under the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for departments including Environmental Conservation, Fish and Game, and Commerce, with all allocations tied to existing state programs and federal grant requirements. As a procedural appropriations measure, it does not establish new regulations or alter policy but authorizes the use of existing funds for designated purposes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Jul 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

SB 214 CSSB 214(FIN) · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was revised to finalize its text and reorganize funding allocations, shifting the focus from a broad list of state agencies to specific capital projects for education and economic development. The most significant change is the removal of funding for the Department of Environmental Conservation's water infrastructure programs, which were replaced by detailed appropriations for school renovations and energy projects in specific communities like Juneau and Ketchikan.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from a general appropriations act covering multiple state departments to a targeted list focusing on education infrastructure, energy projects, and economic development grants, while removing specific environmental water grants.
FISCAL

Funding for the Department of Environmental Conservation's Village Safe Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects and various Clean Water Capitalization Grants was removed from the bill.

New specific funding was added for the Alaska Energy Authority to electrify cruise ship terminals in Juneau and Ketchikan, and for renewable energy project grants.

Extensive new funding was allocated for specific school construction and renovation projects, including dormitory and dining hall upgrades at Mt. Edgecumbe High School and various K-12 school improvements across the state.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development section was reorganized to include new grants for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and pipeline training center modernization.

TECHNICAL

The bill header was updated to indicate it is a 'CS for Senate Bill' (Committee Substitute) finalized by the Senate Finance Committee, reflecting its status as a final version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
100
Key actions
17
Committee
1
Amendments
27
Jul 1, 2026
Vetoed
(S) LINE-ITEM VETO AND REDUCTIONS
upper
Jul 1, 2026
Signed into law
(S) Signed into law 6/24 CHAPTER 35 SLA 26
upper
May 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S) AS AMENDED
lower
May 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y39 N1
lower
May 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED ON RECONSIDERATION Y24 N16
lower
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y40
lower
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED Y24 N16
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 21 TAKE FROM TABLE FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 11 FAILED Y20 N20
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 10 FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 28 AS AMD FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM 1 TO AM 28 ADOPTED UC
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM 2 TO AM 28 ADOPTED UC
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 34 FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 33 AS AMD FAILED Y11 N29
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM 1 TO AM 33 ADOPTED UC
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 32 FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 31 FAILED Y19 N21
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May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 30 FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 27 FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 25 AS AMD FAILED Y20 N20
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM 1 TO AM 25 ADOPTED UC
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 24 FAILED Y19 N21
lower
May 14, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 23 FAILED Y18 N22
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 22 FAILED Y17 N22 E1
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May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 20 FAILED Y18 N21 E1
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May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 19 FAILED Y18 N21 E1
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May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 18 FAILED Y15 N24 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 13 FAILED Y13 N26 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 12 FAILED Y9 N30 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM NO 9 ADOPTED Y28 N11 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 8 AS AMD FAILED Y17 N22 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM 1 TO AM 8 ADOPTED UC
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 6 FAILED Y18 N21 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 5 FAILED Y17 N21 E1 A1
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 2 FAILED Y19 N20 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) RESCIND ACTION (FAILING)AM 2 PASSED Y20 N19 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) AM NO 2 FAILED Y16 N23 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Amended
(H) MOTION TO DIVIDE AM NO 2 FAILED Y11 N28 E1
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM NO 1 AS AMD ADOPTED Y38 E1 A1
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM 1 TO AM 1 ADOPTED UC
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) FIN HCS ADOPTED Y23 N16 E1
lower
May 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved HCS CSSB 214(FIN) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --
lower
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