On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update
July 16, 2024
Hello fellow Alaskans! As sockeye flood into the Kenai River, we are blessed with an abundance of fish and visitors to our beautiful Peninsula. I recognize that this
Senator Jesse Bjorkman
(R-Nikiski)
District D
Email: Sen.Jesse.Bjorkman@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 9
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-2828
Toll-Free: (800) 964-5733
Newsletters
On the Kenai: Sterling Safety Corridor and Road Brine
July 6, 2024
DOT held meetings recently on proposed safety improvements to the Sterling Highway Safety Corridor, sharing information and taking your input.
On the Kenai: Capital Projects for the Kenai Peninsula
June 22, 2024
The Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget passed by the Legislature last month contained nearly $100 million in capital funds for projects and non-profit needs across the Kenai
On the Kenai: DOT Requests Local Input on Highway Project from Sterling to Soldotna
June 19, 2024
Alaska DOT has prioritized the Sterling Highway Safety Corridor for improvements with the goal of making the highway from Soldotna to Sterling safer and easier to use.
Op-Eds
Our next big fight — The erosion of Alaska’s wildlife management authority
April 11, 2023
While residents from across the state are cheering the approval
School Funding
February 25, 2023
As newly elected legislators, we bring over 52 years of
Staff
Konrad Jackson
Konrad.Jackson@akleg.gov
Laura Achee
Laura.Achee@akleg.gov
Raymond Matiashowski
Raymond.Matiashowski@akleg.gov
Committees
Chair Senate Labor & Commerce
Member Senate Education
Member Senate State Affairs
Member Senate Community & Regional Affairs
Member AK Food Strategy Task Force Exec. Board
Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
|---|---|---|
SB 82 |
COOK INLET: NEW ADMIN AREA;PERMIT BUYBACK |
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SB 87 |
LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM |
|
SB 161 |
TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM USE LAND |
|
SB 164 |
STATE PARK PERMITS FOR DISABLED VETERANS |
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SB 168 |
COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY SEIZED GAME |
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SB 171 |
RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING |
|
SB 174 |
HONOR & REMEMBER/HONOR & SACRIFICE FLAGS |
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SB 178 |
SCHOOL TERMS |
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SB 179 |
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX; MUNI TELECOMM TAX |
|
SB 181 |
CHILD PLACEMENT; DILIGENT SEARCH |
|
SB 197 |
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE |
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SB 215 |
TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE |
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SB 245 |
TECH DEVICES: MATERIAL FILTER FOR MINORS |
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SB 247 |
ESTABLISHING 4-H DAY |
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SB 248 |
BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD |
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SB 254 |
ROYALTY FOR CERTAIN OIL & GAS |
Labor & Commerce Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
|---|---|---|
SB 93 |
FISHERMEN’S FUND: VESSEL OWNER CLAIMS |
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SB 126 |
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER REGISTRATION BOARD |
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SB 145 |
VOLUNTEER LABOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER PRGM |
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SB 182 |
EXTEND BIG GAME COMM SERVICES BOARD |
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SB 183 |
WORKERS’ COMP BENEFITS GUARANTY FUND |
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SB 196 |
EMPLOYER DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING |
|
SCR 2 |
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 56 |
Press Releases
