Sine Die, Special Session, and lots more!
May 22, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, The Senate completed its work and adjourned last night (May 20) at about 8:30 PM. The House adjourned at about 9:45 PM. The 34th Alaska
Senate Majority Leader
Cathy Giessel
(R-Anchorage)
District E
Email: Sen.Cathy.Giessel@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 121
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-4843
Toll-Free: (800) 892-4843
Interim Office:
1500 W Benson Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 269-0181
Toll-Free: (800) 892-4843
Newsletters
Gas Pipeline/Veto Pension, and lots more!
May 19, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m going to start out a bit negative. Yesterday, May 18, was a day that defies description. Governor told the Legislature: His version
SAGA Act, Confirmations, and lots more!
May 16, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, Supporting A Gasline for Alaskans (SAGA) The SB 280, Governor’s “most important bill this session”, is in its 32th hearing in Senate Resources
Bills Passing, Conference Committee, Gas for Alaskans, and lots more!
May 14, 2026
Dear friends and neighbors, Extemely busy here in the Capitol. Budget is primary. Floor sessions are passing a lot of bills. We are now in the “24
Staff
Jane Conway
Chief of Staff
Jane.Conway@akleg.gov
Paige Brown
Paige.Brown@akleg.gov
Samantha Freeborn
Samantha.Freeborn@akleg.gov
Deneen Tuck
Deneen.Tuck@akleg.gov
Ben Goltz
Ben.Goltz@akleg.gov
Committees
Chair Senate Resources
Vice Chair Senate Health & Social Services
Co-Chair Special Committee on World Trade
Co-Chair Special Committee on Arctic Affairs
Member Legislative Budget & Audit
Member Legislative Council
Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
|---|---|---|
SB 44 |
NATUROPATHS: LICENSING; PRACTICE |
|
SB 72 |
NATL. RES. WATER NOMINATION/DESIGNATION |
|
SB 88 |
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. |
|
SB 92 |
STATE OWNERSHIP OF SUBMERGED LAND |
|
SB 94 |
PROFESSION OF PHARMACY |
|
SB 106 |
HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER SERVICES |
|
SB 116 |
ASSOCIATE AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS |
|
SB 121 |
PHARMACIES/PHARMACISTS/BENEFITS MANAGERS |
|
SB 137 |
REFINED FUEL SURCHARGE |
|
SB 149 |
FOOD STAMP PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY |
|
SB 220 |
RCA REGULATE NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY |
|
SB 235 |
CNA TRAINING |
|
SCR 5 |
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 128 |
|
SJR 10 |
MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT |
|
