Budget Update
March 3, 2025
The State is facing a budget shortfall of over $536 million over the next two years. Meanwhile, our public schools are in dire need of additional funding
Senator Matt Claman
(D-Anchorage)
District H
Email: Sen.Matt.Claman@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 429
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-4919
Toll-Free: (888) 465-4919
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State of the Judiciary Annual Address
February 21, 2025
Last week, Chief Justice Susan Carney addressed the Legislature in the annual State of the Judiciary address. Recalling United States Chief Justice John Roberts’ visit to Alaska,
Please Take Our Constituent Survey
February 14, 2025
Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope your day includes time with loved ones and good chocolate.
Legislation Update
February 7, 2025
Happy Black History Month! This year, the theme of Black History Month 2025 is “African Americans and Labor.”
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Breanna Kakaruk
Chief of Staff
Breanna.Kakaruk@akleg.gov
Carly Dennis
Carly.Dennis@akleg.gov
Sarena Hackenmiller
Sarena.Hackenmiller@akleg.gov
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Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
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SB 28 |
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS |
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SB 36 |
PUBLIC DEFENSE/COMMISSION |
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SB 37 |
CRIME COUNTERFEIT/NONFUNCTIONING AIRBAG |
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SB 53 |
FIVE-YEAR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS |
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SB 73 |
REGISTER INTERIOR DESIGNERS |
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SB 91 |
TELEHEALTH: MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM |
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SB 127 |
TAXATION: VEHICLE RENTALS |
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SB 144 |
RATES: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY WORK |
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SB 165 |
DEFENSE OF PUB. OFFICER: ETHICS COMPLAINT |
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SB 231 |
MINORS & RESIDENT PSYCH TREATMENT CENTERS |
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SB 238 |
EDUCATION FUNDING REPEAL BSA |
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SJR 5 |
CONST. AM: 90 DAY REGULAR SESSION |
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SJR 15 |
CONST. AM: VOTES NEEDED FOR VETO OVERRIDE |
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