Capitol Brief: Eastside Townhall Sat, Jan 10
January 5, 2026
Happy new year! I hope you enjoyed a happy and safe holiday season.
Senator Bill Wielechowski
(D-Anchorage)
District K
Email: Sen.Bill.Wielechowski@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 103
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-2435
Toll-Free: (800) 550-2435
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Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
|---|---|---|
SB 55 |
EXTEND STATE MEDICAL BOARD |
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SB 60 |
REPEAL WORKERS’ COMP APPEALS COMMISSION |
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SB 61 |
US PRESIDENT ELECT. POPULAR VOTE COMPACT |
|
SB 99 |
FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE IN SCHOOLS |
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SB 114 |
OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX; INCOME TAX |
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SB 122 |
APPORTION TAXABLE INCOME;DIGITAL BUSINESS |
|
SB 135 |
ALASKA WORK AND SAVE PLAN |
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SB 152 |
COMMUNITY ENERGY FACILITIES; NET METERING |
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SB 154 |
BIDDER PREF MILITARY CAREER SKILLS PROG |
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SCR 1 |
UNIFORM RULES: MASON’S MANUAL, COMMITTEES |
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SJR 1 |
CONST AM: GUARANTEE PERM FUND DIVIDEND |
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