Sen. Bert Stedman

Co-sponsor HJR 3

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution asks the U.S. Congress to create a law that allows people with valid concealed carry permits from one state to legally carry firearms in other states. The bill specifically requests that Congress pass legislation similar to the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act to establish how these permits are recognized across state lines. It does not change Alaska's own firearm laws but instead seeks federal action to expand where permit holders can carry concealed weapons. The resolution is a formal request sent to federal leaders, including the President and members of Congress, to support this policy change.

Passed Oct 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 237

Signed into law · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to temporary permits for nurses with lapsed licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Alaska Board of Nursing to issue nonrenewable temporary permits lasting up to six months to nurses whose licenses have lapsed. These permits are intended for individuals who are applying to have their licenses reinstated and who meet specific requirements set by the board. The measure provides a pathway for these nurses to continue practicing while they complete the process of regaining their full licensure.

Signed into law Oct 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 29

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Alaska public schools to include a specific civics course and assessment as a condition for students to receive a secondary school diploma. The curriculum must be based on the U.S. citizenship naturalization exam and primary source documents, while also incorporating systems of government used by Alaska Natives. To pass the assessment, students must correctly answer at least 70 percent of the questions, though those with disabilities may request a waiver. Additionally, the bill establishes the Alaska Civics Education Commission and mandates annual reporting to the legislature on civics education implementation and student performance.

Passed May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 99

Passed · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a financial literacy education program for public schools; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires every public school district in Alaska to offer a one-half credit financial literacy course to students in grades nine through twelve. Graduation from high school will no longer be possible for students who have not completed this course, which covers essential topics such as budgeting, credit management, taxes, and retirement planning. The law applies to students graduating on or after January 1, 2026, and the program is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 200

Failed · Alaska Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to employer contributions in the teachers' retirement system; relating to supplemental employee benefits; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the required employer contribution rate to the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System from 12.56% to 14.56% of base salaries for active and reemployed members. It also adjusts the supplemental employee benefits contribution, reducing the employer's share from nine percent to seven percent of member compensation. Additionally, the legislation updates the rules for which employers must join the supplemental benefits program, specifically requiring participation from state and public retirement system employers that do not participate in the federal Social Security system. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Failed May 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 103

Signed into law · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission.

Signed into law Oct 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HJR 5

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

Urging the United States Secretary of Commerce, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and other federal and state agencies to defend the state's fisheries, including the Southeast Alaska troll fishery.

Passed Oct 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 112

Signed into law · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the Board of Pharmacy; relating to the practice of pharmacy; relating to pharmacies; relating to prescription drug manufacturers; relating to licensing and registration requirements for certain wholesale drug distributors; relating to prescriptions for epinephrine; relating to the administration of epinephrine; and providing for an effective date.

Signed into law Oct 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 87

Signed into law · Alaska Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to a lumber grading training program and lumber grading certificates; relating to use of lumber graded and certified by a person holding a lumber grading training program certificate; and providing for an effective date.

Signed into law Oct 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 61

Signed into law · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to restrictions on firearms and other weapons.

Signed into law Oct 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor