On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for May 3
May 3, 2025
Next week is a busy week, and a number of my bills have hearings. Below are some highlights about what’s going on. Senate Joint Resolution 19 encourages the
Senator Jesse Bjorkman
(R-Nikiski)
District D
Email: Sen.Jesse.Bjorkman@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 9
Juneau, AK 99801
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Newsletters
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 29
April 29, 2025
Yesterday the State Senate passed House Bill 57 by a vote of 19-1. This bill provides a small increase to per-pupil K12 education funding as well as
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 19
April 19, 2025
In the last week, the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget passed out of the House, the Capital Budget passed the Senate, and the Senate Finance Budget Subcommittees
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 14
April 14, 2025
Hello! This week the Senate Education Committee forwarded a bill that will secure stable and predictable funding for schools. The bill provides a 4.6% increase in state
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School Funding
February 25, 2023
As newly elected legislators, we bring over 52 years of
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Committees
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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 |
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SB 181 |
CHILD PLACEMENT; DILIGENT SEARCH |
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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 |
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SCR 2 |
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 56 |
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