On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 28
April 28, 2026
Hello! There has been a lot of activity in the Capitol. Many of my bills are advancing, the budget is taking shape, and serious discussions continue about the
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 April 14
April 14, 2026
Hello! Recently, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District School Board made the difficult decision to close four schools: River City Academy, Tustumena Elementary, Sterling Elementary and Seward Middle
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 31
March 31, 2026
Hello! Last week the Senate voted to pass the final version of Senate Bill 64, designed to strengthen and better secure Alaska’s elections. Under the new requirements in SB
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 23
March 23, 2026
Hello! Spring is here, and things are really heating up in Juneau. You see it already on the Kenai too! Construction crews out, equipment moving, action happening. The
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Committees
Chair Senate Labor & Commerce
Chair Senate Transportation
Vice Chair Senate State Affairs
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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 |
|
SCR 2 |
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 56 |
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