Government Shutdown, Banned Books Week, and Typhoon Halong
October 29, 2025
Hey Neighbors,
The Golden Heart City saw its first ‘sticking’ snow of the year and we have officially transitioned from fall to winter. We have many
Senator Scott Kawasaki
(D-Fairbanks)
District P
Email: Sen.Scott.Kawasaki@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 119
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3466
Toll-Free: (866) 465-3466
Interim Office:
1292 Sadler Way
Fairbanks AK, 99701
Phone: (907) 456-7423
Toll-Free: (866) 465-3466
Newsletters
PFDs and Elections
September 30, 2025
Hey Neighbors,
With the crisp air and snow falling, the Interior is making its quick transition from Fall to Winter. Time to bring in the vegetables,
AK Defense Forum, Events, and Energy Ratings
August 27, 2025
Hey Neighbors,
Summers in the Interior are short, beautiful and packed with barbeques for family and friends, fishing, attending the Midnight Sun Run activities, watching Gold
Education Support Override, Change of Command and a Busy Lingering Summer
August 9, 2025
Here is the historic fight and win for education over the last six months. Alaska schools have not been failing-they have been starving due to more than
Staff
Joe Hayes
Chief of Staff
Joe.Hayes@akleg.gov
Jenna Colquhoun
Jenna.Colquhoun@akleg.gov
Mattie Hull
Mattie.Hull@akleg.gov
Samuel Marquardt
Samuel.Marquardt@akleg.gov
Committees
Chair Senate State Affairs
Co-Chair Senate Joint Armed Services Committee
Member Senate Resources
Member Special Committee on Arctic Affairs
Member (Alternate) Legislative Budget & Audit
Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
|---|---|---|
SB 14 |
RIP FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES/TEACHERS |
|
SB 15 |
PERSONAL USE FISHING PRIORITY |
|
SB 16 |
AK COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE APPRECIATION DAY |
|
SB 17 |
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS |
|
SB 18 |
ALLOW ELECTRONIC DRIVERS’ LICENSES AND ID |
|
SB 19 |
ELECTIONS; BALLOTS |
|
SB 35 |
PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIRE BENEFITS |
|
SB 62 |
ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES |
|
SB 63 |
LIMITATIONS ON FIREARMS RESTRICTIONS |
|
SB 108 |
DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. |
|
SB 170 |
EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM |
|
SB 180 |
CONSUMER FEE TRANSPARENCY |
|
SB 189 |
EXTEND ALASKA COMMISSION ON AGING |
|
SB 207 |
MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILY HELP DESK |
|
SB 218 |
VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS |
|
SB 232 |
VOTER PREREGISTRATION FOR MINORS |
|
SB 252 |
ARBOR DAY |
