House approves compromise anti-crime bill, boosting most prison sentences and seeking to repeal SB 91
The Senate and governor must approve before it becomes law.
Alaska Legislature
Alaska State Fair’s liquor license fix is among the legislation across the Capitol finish line
Twenty-nine bills passed the House and Senate during the regular session, second-fewest since statehood.
As states in the Lower 48 move to outlaw abortion, one Alaska lawmaker is trying to revive his own ban
Republican Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla called a Saturday rally against his proposed abortion ban “inhumane,” likening it to demonstrations in support of slavery.
Dividend dispute presents an elephant-sized dilemma for Alaska lawmakers in special session
Three unresolved questions are preventing agreement among House, Senate and governor.
Lawmaker says she won’t hear Alaska abortion ban bill
The bill, introduced on the last day of the regular session by Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla, defines “preborn child” as a person from the time of conception.
As special session begins, Alaska lawmakers reach deal to repeal and replace SB 91
Budget and dividend discussions remain unresolved and are likely to take weeks.
Dunleavy calls Alaska Legislature into special session as lawmakers hit constitutional limit
The Permanent Fund dividend, state operating budget and SB 91 repeal are still unresolved.
Entering final day of regular session, Alaska lawmakers double down on school funding dispute with Gov. Dunleavy
In addition, the Permanent Fund dividend could be split from budget legislation while lawmakers remain deadlocked on the payout.
Alaska House rejects Senate changes to crime bill, making special session likely
The regular session’s constitutional end is Wednesday, and plenty of work remains.
Alaska Senate passes crime law to ‘repeal and replace’ controversial SB 91
The measure goes back to the House for one final vote before going to the governor.
Legislators may avert some property tax hikes with latest version of state budget
A House-Senate compromise is coming together before the scheduled end of the session.
Senate delays decision on anti-crime legislation
New fiscal estimates indicate the measure will cost more than $100 million over two years.
Alaska Senate’s anti-crime bill advances with tougher penalties for drug possession
A vote on the proposal is scheduled for Monday.
Alaska lawmakers speed toward Wednesday finish line for budget, dividend and crime legislation
May 15 is the constitutional end of the regular session.
Schools showdown grows more likely as Legislature, governor disagree on funding
Both sides remain dug in on the issue, and only a handful of days remain in the regular legislative session.
House passes bill intended to limit Pioneer Home rate hikes
The Alaska House has passed legislation seeking to limit what the state can charge residents of the state-supported elder-care facilities known as Pioneer Homes.
Legislature passes bill addressing ‘Schneider loophole’ with broader change to electronic monitoring
The legislation now goes to Gov. Mike Dunleavy for his signature.
Biggest budget item in Alaska history awaits lawmakers’ verdict
A multibillion-dollar transfer to the constitutionally protected part of the Alaska Permanent Fund has the potential to determine dividends and spending for years to come.
Alaska lawmakers seek to boost gun background check system reporting
While debates over guns elicit fears of erosions of the Second Amendment right to bear arms, this provision has generated few waves.
Alaska House passes crime bill rolling back SB 91
It was unclear whether the legislation, which was amended to preserve the state’s pretrial enforcement division and good-behavior incentives for probation and parole, still satisfies Gov. Dunleavy.