Budget & Taxes in Alaska

in committee · Alaska · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 194: An Act authorizing mobile sports wagering; relating to the regulation of mobile sports wagering; imposing a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue; relating to criminal history record checks for licensure to operate mobile sports wagering; and providing for an effective date.

SB 194 authorizes mobile sports wagering in Alaska by creating a new regulatory framework for operators. It requires businesses to obtain a state license, meet specific eligibility criteria (including having licenses in three other states), and undergo criminal background checks for owners and key personnel. The bill also imposes a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue and establishes procedures for license suspensions related to gambling violations. This legislation directly affects companies seeking to legally offer mobile sports betting in Alaska, introducing new licensing requirements and oversight mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alaska · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 145: An Act authorizing mobile sports wagering; relating to the regulation of mobile sports wagering; imposing a tax on mobile sports wagering revenue; relating to criminal history record checks for licensure to operate mobile sports wagering; and providing for an effective date.

HB 145 authorizes mobile sports wagering in Alaska by creating a new regulatory framework for operators. It requires businesses to obtain a state license (including proof of operating in three other states), undergo criminal history checks for owners and key staff, and pay a tax on wagering revenue. The bill directly affects potential mobile betting operators, the Alaska Department of Revenue (for tax collection), and state agencies overseeing licensing and background checks. Key provisions include mandatory criminal record screenings, detailed ownership disclosure requirements, and rules for license renewal or suspension under state gambling laws. The bill does not specify tax rates but sets an effective date for implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Alaska · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 24: An Act relating to tobacco, tobacco products, electronic smoking products, nicotine, and products containing nicotine; raising the minimum age to purchase, exchange, or possess tobacco, a product containing nicotine, or an electronic smoking product; relating to the tobacco use education and cessation fund; relating to retail cigar stores; relating to the taxation of electronic smoking products and vapor products; and providing for an effective date.

SB 24 raises Alaska's minimum age to purchase, possess, or exchange tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and nicotine products from 19 to 21 years. It prohibits individuals under 21 from possessing these products, with exceptions for FDA-approved nicotine cessation products prescribed by a healthcare professional or provided through state-approved programs. The bill also updates rules for vending machines in licensed businesses and includes provisions related to funding for tobacco education and cessation programs and taxation of electronic smoking products.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 59: An Act making supplemental appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date.

SB 59 allocates $50 million from Alaska's general fund to reimburse the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority for front-end engineering costs related to the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline project, covering fiscal years ending in 2025, 2026, and 2027. It also provides $15 million to capitalize the state's disaster relief fund, which does not expire. The LNG funding lapses back into the general fund by June 30, 2027, while the disaster fund capitalization is permanent. If enacted after June 30, 2025, the bill applies retroactively to July 1, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

passed both · Alaska · Senate Jul 30, 2025

SJR 19: Urging the United States Congress to honor the terms of the Mineral Leasing Act and the Alaska Statehood Act and provide the state with a 90 percent share of all bonuses, royalties, and rentals received by the federal government from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.

SJR 19 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Alaska Legislature urging the U.S. Congress to honor historical agreements requiring Alaska to receive 90% of federal revenue from oil and gas leases on two specific federal lands: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. It references the 1958 Alaska Statehood Act and a 1957 amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act, which established Alaska's right to this 90% share as part of statehood negotiations. The resolution does not change current law but requests Congress fulfill this long-standing commitment, particularly as federal energy development expands in these areas. It is a statement of policy position, not a legislative proposal with immediate effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Wildlife

signed · Alaska · House Jul 30, 2025

HB 55: An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date.

HB 55 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Alaska's integrated comprehensive mental health program for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific funding amounts for services including the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, community residential centers, substance abuse treatment, and children's mental health programs under the Department of Health, Department of Family and Community Services, and Department of Corrections. The bill directly affects state mental health service providers by covering their operating and capital expenses through designated budget line items. The funding becomes effective July 1, 2025, supporting existing mental health care delivery across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health Substance Abuse

signed · Alaska · Senate Jul 30, 2025

SB 57: An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and repealing appropriations.

SB 57 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for specific state projects and services from the general fund. It provides $42.45 million for solar energy projects, $13.9 million for grid resilience, $4.4 million for port electrification, and funds for corrections facilities, cemetery purchases, and highway upgrades. The bill directs these funds to state agencies like the Alaska Energy Authority, Department of Corrections, and municipal projects. As a funding measure, it does not create new laws but authorizes spending for existing programs and capital projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Solar Ports

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

in committee · Alaska · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 73: An Act relating to the registration of marijuana establishments; relating to a tax exemption for qualified small businesses; relating to marijuana taxes; and providing for an effective date.

SB 73 amends Alaska's marijuana regulations to require annual registration for marijuana businesses instead of biennial registration, shortening the processing timeline to 90 days for local governments. It clarifies that local authorities may charge application and registration fees only when specific procedures are followed, and allows applicants to bypass the state board if registration is delayed beyond 90 days. The bill also specifies that if voters prohibit marijuana establishments in a community, existing registrations expire 90 days after election results are certified, with limited extensions possible. These changes directly affect marijuana businesses seeking licenses and local governments managing regulatory fees and compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

in committee · Alaska · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SB 58: An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date.

SB 58 allocates $21.2 million from the general fund to support the Alaska Psychiatric Institute and other mental health programs for fiscal year 2026. It provides funding for day-to-day operations, facility maintenance, and services like behavioral health care, substance abuse treatment, and juvenile justice mental health programs across multiple state agencies. The bill directly affects Alaskans accessing mental health services through state-run facilities and programs. It does not create new policies but ensures continued funding for existing mental health infrastructure and services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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