Anchorage – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 22 into law. Sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, Senate Bill 22 officially recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.
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Nikiski, AK – Prior to the recent conclusion of its session in May, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 179, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski. This legislation, a result of extensive discussions with realtors, farmers, and municipal representatives, prohibits local governments from adding transfer taxes to the sale of houses and other real property, improves the
Anchorage – During the last week of the legislative session, the Alaska legislature passed Senate Bill 147, which now encompasses provisions from House Bill 239, Senate Bill 170, Senate Bill 183, and Senate Bill 206. This comprehensive bill aims to significantly enhance the support and resources available to injured workers, streamline administrative processes, and ensure timely
Fairbanks—In a united effort, the Alaska legislature passed amended Senate Bill 147 by Senator James Kaufman, R-Anchorage, to include legislation extending Alaska’s Senior Benefits program, originally sponsored by Senator Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks. Senate Bill 170 and Senate Bill 147 are critical pieces of legislation supporting Alaska’s pioneers by extending the Senior Benefits Program until June 30, 2034. This program, a successor
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JUNEAU – On the last day of the legislative session, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 22, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, officially recognizing Juneteenth, June 19, as an annually observed state holiday. This significant legislation commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing the end of the Civil
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JUNEAU – The Alaska State Legislature unanimously approved a simpler option for employers and employees to conduct drug and alcohol testing when the House passed Senate Bill 196 yesterday. Sponsored by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, the bill would add saliva or “oral fluids” to the samples an employer may collect for testing.
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JUNEAU – Today, by a vote of 18-1, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 206, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, to establish worker rehabilitation and return-to-work programs across the state. The legislation introduces the Alaska State Workers’ Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work (SAW/RTW) program, a voluntary initiative designed to provide injured workers with the necessary support
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 28 by a vote of 18-1, which seeks to support workplace safety by providing employers with a streamlined process for addressing credible threats of workplace violence. Sponsored by Senator Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, SB 28 utilizes the framework of Alaska’s domestic violence protective order system to facilitate
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JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate passed unanimously Senate Bill 174 to honor those who have lost their lives in service to our country and communities. The bill would establish in statute the Honor and Remember and Honor and Sacrifice Flags and allow them to be flown at public buildings.
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JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 131, legislation integrating the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) into statewide schooling curriculum. Sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, Senate Bill 131 requires Alaska schools to provide instruction on the history and significance of AAPI communities. The bill underscores the necessity
