On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 2
March 2, 2026
Hello! Thank you to everyone who came out to events over the weekend in Moose Pass, two events in Soldotna and Nikiski! Representative Elam and I loved hearing
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
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Newsletters
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 25
February 25, 2026
Work on the state operating budget ramps up this week in the Senate. The Finance Committee will be taking public testimony on Friday afternoon, and you’ll find
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 17
February 17, 2026
Currently the state is faced with a more than $1 billion supplemental budget request from the Governor including $374 million in State General Funds. This request adds
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 12
February 12, 2026
On Saturday, members of the Education Funding Task Force met with Legislators and health‑insurance experts to examine the rising cost of healthcare in Alaska. High premiums and
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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 |
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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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