On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 17
March 17, 2025
Hello! This week will be another busy week in the Capitol. Both US Senators will give their annual updates, the Legislature will vote up or down on
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: Weekly Legislative Update for March 8
March 8, 2025
Hello! This week has been another productive week in Juneau with bills and the budget both moving closer to the finish line.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 3
March 3, 2025
Hello! It was great to see so many engaged community members attend my town hall events over the weekend! We had a packed house of about 80 people
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 24
February 24, 2025
Hello! The 34th legislature continues to roll on toward spring! We are all happy to see more light and longer days. I will be on the Kenai Peninsula
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
Savaya Bieber
Savaya.Bieber@akleg.gov
Matthew Churchill
Matthew.Churchill@akleg.gov
Committees
Chair Senate Labor & Commerce
Chair Senate Transportation
Vice Chair Senate State Affairs
Member Senate Education
Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
|---|---|---|
SB 82 |
COOK INLET: NEW ADMIN AREA;PERMIT BUYBACK |
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SB 87 |
LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM |
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SB 161 |
TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM USE LAND |
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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 |
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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
