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signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 230: An Act relating to state refuges and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date.

SB 230 defines the exact boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area in Alaska, designating specific parcels of state-owned land and water for public use. It amends statute AS 41.23.286 to describe the area using standard land survey terms (e.g., "Township 19 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian"), including sections east of Moose Creek. The bill directly affects state land management by clarifying which parcels are reserved for public use under the department’s control. It takes effect immediately upon enactment, with no substantive policy changes beyond boundary specification.

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 200: An Act relating to service areas; relating to municipal assessments of farm or agricultural land; and providing for an effective date.

SB 200 amends Alaska's rules for assessing agricultural land to ensure only active farms qualify for lower tax rates. It requires landowners seeking agricultural assessment to apply by May 15 each year and provide proof of farming activity, such as tax forms showing at least $2,500 in annual agricultural sales. The bill specifies that "farm use" includes land producing crops, livestock, or other agricultural products for consumption, but excludes marijuana production. Landowners leasing land must submit lease agreements, and S corporations must provide equivalent tax documentation. The law takes immediate effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 214: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

vetoed · Alaska · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 174: An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; and providing for an effective date.

SB 174 establishes the Alaska Invasive Species Council within the Department of Fish and Game to coordinate state efforts in managing invasive species. The Council, composed of appointed representatives from state agencies (like Fish and Game and Environmental Conservation), tribes, universities, and conservation groups, will facilitate cooperation between government entities and organizations. Key duties include recommending policies on species importation and classification, guiding how state funds are allocated for invasive species responses, and providing technical assistance for regional management. This bill directly affects state agencies, tribal governments, and conservation organizations involved in preventing or managing invasive species across Alaska.

Topics ✓ Environment

Forrest Dunbar (D) · 24 co-sponsors

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 29: An Act establishing an executive administrator position for the Board of Dental Examiners; and relating to an executive administrator for the Big Game Commercial Services Board.

SB 29 creates a new executive administrator position for Alaska's Big Game Commercial Services Board. The bill requires the state department to hire this individual, who will serve as the board's principal executive officer. The position is classified as a partially exempt state employee with a specific salary grade (Range 23, Step 23) under existing state pay schedules. This bill does not change existing regulations for guide-outfitter licensing or board duties - it only establishes the administrative role to manage board operations.

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 130: An Act relating to the fisheries product development tax credit; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 2, ch. 31, SLA 2022; and providing for an effective date.

SB 130 modifies Alaska's fisheries product development tax credit to clarify eligibility and adjust the effective date for claiming credits. It specifies that the credit cannot exceed 50% of a business's tax liability for processing eligible fish (like salmon, pollock, or herring) and restricts claims to investments made before 2029. The bill defines "qualified investments" as equipment for value-added processing - such as canning machinery, ice-making systems, or tools transforming fish byproducts - while excluding general transportation equipment or tools. This directly affects Alaska fisheries businesses seeking tax incentives for upgrading processing facilities to create higher-value products.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alaska · House Jun 20, 2026

HB 3002: An Act relating to the elimination of income taxes on pass-through entities.

This bill proposes to remove the state income tax on pass-through entities, which are businesses where income is passed directly to owners rather than being taxed at the corporate level. The change would take effect on January 1, 2028, by repealing the specific section of the tax code that currently imposes this tax. Directly affected individuals and businesses would no longer pay state income tax on their earnings from these types of enterprises. The legislation does not alter how other forms of income are taxed or change the tax rates for corporations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alaska · House Jun 20, 2026

HB 3001: An Act relating to the taxation of certain natural gas project property and related facilities; relating to local contributions for public school funding; relating to municipal property taxes; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and funds of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to reporting requirements for natural gas pipeline projects; creating the Alaska affordable heating fuel fund; relating to approval of contracts by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and inflation adjustment of the maximum price of natural gas; relating to an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput; relating to a municipal impact grant program and fund; relating to agreements and a payment related to a natural gas project; and providing for an effective date.

This bill establishes a new tax structure for specific natural gas projects and facilities while simultaneously creating the Alaska Affordable Heating Fuel Fund to support residents. It modifies how public school funding is calculated by adjusting local contribution requirements and introduces a new municipal impact grant program to assist local governments. Additionally, the legislation sets reporting requirements for pipeline projects, allows the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to approve contracts with inflation adjustments, and creates an alternative tax on natural gas throughput.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Housing

passed · Alaska · Senate Jun 20, 2026

SCR 203: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 381, relating to the taxation of certain natural gas project property and related facilities; relating to local contributions for public school funding; relating to municipal property taxes; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to reporting requirements for natural gas pipeline projects; relating to approval of contracts by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and inflation adjustment of the maximum price of natural gas; relating to an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput; relating to agreements and a payment related to a natural gas project; and relating to municipal impact grants.

This legislative resolution temporarily suspends specific rules that govern how bills can be titled in the Alaska State Legislature. It directly affects the legislative process by allowing House Bill No. 381 to have a title that lists its many subjects, which would normally be restricted. The suspended rules cover changes to bill titles, ensuring that this complex bill regarding natural gas taxes, school funding, and pipeline regulations can be properly identified. This procedural step enables the legislature to consider the full scope of the proposed legislation without being limited by standard formatting requirements.

in committee · Alaska · Senate Jun 20, 2026

SB 3001: An Act relating to the taxation of certain natural gas project property and related facilities; relating to local contributions for public school funding; relating to municipal property taxes; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and funds of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to reporting requirements for natural gas pipeline projects; creating the Alaska affordable heating fuel fund; relating to approval of contracts by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and inflation adjustment of the maximum price of natural gas; relating to an alternative volumetric tax on natural gas throughput; relating to a municipal impact grant program and fund; relating to agreements and a payment related to a natural gas project; and providing for an effective date.

This bill modifies how natural gas projects are taxed in Alaska and establishes a new fund to support affordable heating fuel. It also changes the calculation for local contributions to public school funding, allowing districts to offset significant enrollment declines over time. Additionally, the legislation updates reporting rules for pipeline projects, adjusts the maximum price of natural gas for inflation, and creates a municipal impact grant program. The bill specifically targets the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and aims to balance state revenue from energy projects with protections for local communities and school budgets.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Energy

in committee · Alaska · Senate Jun 20, 2026

SB 3002: An Act relating to the elimination of income taxes on pass-through entities.

This bill repeals a specific section of Alaska state law that currently imposes income taxes on pass-through entities, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corporations. The elimination of this tax liability is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028. By removing this requirement, the legislation aims to alter how these specific business structures are taxed within the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Alaska · House Jun 20, 2026

HB 363: An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; relating to the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages by patriotic organizations; relating to club licenses; and providing for an effective date.

HB 363 amends Alaska's alcohol laws to allow patriotic organizations (like the American Legion, VFW, and American Veterans) to sell or dispense all types of alcoholic beverages at events, not just beer or wine. It also clarifies that military personnel on active duty may purchase alcohol from these organizations under specific reciprocity agreements. The bill requires all profits from such sales to go directly to the organization, not individuals, and updates definitions to explicitly include those patriotic groups. This directly affects nonprofit patriotic organizations, military personnel, and local clubs seeking alcohol permits. The bill is currently under review by the Military & Veterans Affairs committee.

Topics ✓ Veterans