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signed · Alaska · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 95: An Act relating to the child care assistance program and the child care grant program; and providing for an effective date.

SB 95 updates Alaska's child care assistance program by establishing a clear income eligibility threshold: families must have a household income at or below 105% of the state's median monthly household income (adjusted for family size) to qualify, unless exempt. The bill amends existing statutes to correct inconsistent terminology between "day care" and "child care" throughout the law. This directly affects low- and moderate-income families applying for child care assistance and the state department administering the program. The changes ensure consistent program rules and clarify eligibility requirements for families seeking support.

signed · Alaska · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 53: An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date.

HB 53 is a state budget bill that allocates funding for Alaska's government operations and specific programs for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It provides specific dollar amounts to state departments like Administration, Information Technology, and Finance for ongoing expenses, including salaries, facilities, and retirement benefits. The bill includes provisions allowing limited transfers between certain retirement funds (up to $500,000) and incorporates unspent balances from previous years into current allocations. This funding directly affects all state agencies receiving these appropriations, ensuring continued operations for government services.

signed · Alaska · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 57: An Act relating to maximum classroom sizes in public schools; relating to education reports; relating to charter schools; relating to student transportation funding; relating to secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants; relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools; relating to the use of tax revenue from highly digitized businesses; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing the Task Force on Education Funding; and providing for an effective date.

HB 57 sets maximum classroom sizes for Alaska public schools, requiring districts to maintain an average of no more than 23 students per class for grades K-6 and 30 for grades 7-12, excluding certain specialized classes. It mandates annual reporting on class sizes, student performance data (including reading proficiency for early grades), and high school graduate outcomes like career and postsecondary education tracking. The bill also updates procedures for charter school applications and requires school boards to establish clear application processes for new charter schools. These provisions directly affect all public school districts, students, and educators across Alaska.

Topics ✓ Education

Zack Fields (D) · 20 co-sponsors

signed · Alaska · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 97: An Act establishing a big game guide concession area permit program on land in the state; relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board, the Board of Game, the Department of Fish and Game, and the Department of Natural Resources; requiring the Board of Game to establish an initial big game guide concession area; and providing for an effective date.

SB 97 establishes a permit program for big game guiding in designated areas across Alaska. It requires the Board of Game to approve specific "concession areas" after public notice, considering conservation, enforcement, and public interest. The Department of Natural Resources will issue permits limiting who can guide big game hunts in these approved zones, directly affecting licensed guides seeking to operate in designated regions. The law creates a structured system to manage guided hunting access while aligning with existing wildlife conservation and management responsibilities.

signed · Alaska · Senate Aug 19, 2025

SB 183: An Act relating to hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date.

SB 183 strengthens the authority of Alaska's Legislative Budget and Audit Committee by making it a crime to intentionally obstruct the committee's work. It creates a new offense (hindering the committee) for failing to provide requested information or preventing others from doing so, unless legally justified. The bill expands the committee's powers to require full cooperation from state agencies, hold hearings, issue subpoenas, review budgets and spending, and make recommendations to the governor and legislature. It also updates the legislative audit division's duties to conduct required post-audits of specific state entities like the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. The law became effective August 3, 2025, after overriding a gubernatorial veto.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Alaska · House Aug 19, 2025

HB 35: An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners; and relating to identification cards.

HB 35 restricts electronic device use for prisoners in Alaska state correctional facilities. It prohibits most personal devices like computers, tablets, and VCRs, allowing only approved uses for rehabilitation, education, legal research, or health care. The bill also limits access to certain media (e.g., R-rated movies), specific equipment (like free weights), and restricts food spending comparisons to military personnel. It directly affects incarcerated individuals in state facilities and aims to enhance security by controlling prohibited items and activities. The law became effective November 5, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✗ Technology

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 30, 2025

SB 132: An Act relating to insurance; and providing for an effective date.

SB 132 requires health insurers to offer non-network coverage options at initial enrollment for members, allowing them to choose out-of-network providers (with potentially higher costs). It also mandates clear instructions on prior authorization forms for benefit-level exceptions when out-of-network care is needed, specifying how claims will be processed. The bill affects covered individuals and healthcare providers by increasing transparency in coverage decisions and access to non-network care. It does not change premium costs but ensures insurers provide necessary details about network status and exceptions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 30, 2025

SB 152: An Act renaming Ruby Airport as Harold Esmailka Airport; and providing for an effective date.

This bill renames Ruby Airport in Alaska to Harold Esmailka Airport. It directly affects the airport's official designation and signage, with no other policy changes. The bill amends state law to establish the new name and takes effect immediately upon signing. As a ceremonial renaming, it does not alter operations, funding, or regulations at the airport.

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 30, 2025

SB 60: An Act establishing May 12 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day of Recognition.

SB 60 designates May 12 of each year as "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day of Recognition" in Alaska. The bill establishes this day for public observance through civic activities and community exercises, directly affecting Alaskans by raising awareness for ME/CFS. It does not create new programs, funding, or regulations - only a symbolic recognition date. The bill became law without the Governor's signature and takes effect October 14, 2025.

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 30, 2025

SB 50: An Act relating to the comprehensive plans of first and second class boroughs.

This bill amends Alaska's law governing comprehensive plans for first and second class boroughs. It requires these boroughs to include specific elements in their guiding development documents, such as land use, community facilities, transportation, housing plans, and implementation recommendations. The law directly affects boroughs (local governments) in Alaska that fall under these classifications. The key change updates the mandatory components of their comprehensive plans, moving beyond general policy statements to require concrete planning for housing and transportation infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation

signed · Alaska · House Jul 30, 2025

HB 31: An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund.

HB 31 modifies Alaska's commercial vessel registration rules and reorganizes funding for derelict vessel programs. It adds specific exemptions for commercial vessels (like those with valid U.S. Coast Guard documentation and state licenses) and adjusts how revenue from abandoned vessel sales is distributed. Crucially, it changes the order of payment so unclaimed funds from vessel sales now go directly to the general state fund instead of the derelict vessel prevention program fund (which is repealed). This primarily affects commercial vessel owners and state agencies managing abandoned boats, with the key change being the shift of unclaimed sale revenue to general state funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

signed · Alaska · House Jul 30, 2025

HB 75: An Act relating to national criminal history record checks for certain employees of the Department of Revenue; relating to allowable absences for eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date.

HB 75 requires national criminal history background checks for certain employees and contractors working with Alaska's permanent fund dividend program, including those handling eligibility or administration. It expands eligibility for the permanent fund dividend by allowing residents to be absent from Alaska for specific reasons - such as full-time education, military service, medical treatment, or caring for a critically ill family member - without losing their dividend eligibility. The bill also mandates electronic notice for debt collection actions against permanent fund dividends, replacing paper notices. These changes affect Department of Revenue staff, dividend applicants, and individuals receiving or owing dividend payments. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Veterans