The 2nd Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature ended on May 20. Today, we look back on some of the impactful legislation that was and will be sent to the Governor for his signature.
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Dear friends and neighbors, We have such great news reporters in the Capitol! There has been very accurate reporting done all session. Articles cited in this newsletter summarize actions on last day of 23rd Legislature.
Gas Pipeline, More About Bills Passed, and lots more! Read More »
Today, Tuesday, is the penultimate day of the 34th Alaska Legislature. The House and Senate are expected to adjourn before midnight on Wednesday, leaving only about 30 hours to complete much work. The edition will cover the last few major items expected to be voted on before the end of the session.
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SB 40 – Hispanic HeritageThis bill was signed into law on May 8th after passing with bipartisan support. This legislation designates September 15 to October 15 each year as Hispanic Heritage Month in Alaska. It honors the many contributions Hispanic and Latino communities have made to Alaska’s culture, economy, and communities, while also creating opportunities
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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 Legislature is adjourned sine die.
Sine Die, Special Session, and lots more! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The regular session that began in January adjourned on May 20. However, the governor called the legislature into a Special Session the next day to consider legislation to help build a gasline. Read on for more highlights.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature adjourned Sine Die from the regular session on Wednesday. The Governor called us into special session immediately afterwards at 10am on Thursday, May 21st to consider legislation for a gasline.
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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 of a gas pipeline defies our Constitution – ignoring resource development for benefit of Alaskans (benefit for a private company), surrenders our taxing authority (removes local taxation authority,
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JUNEAU, AK – On Sunday, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 178, which expands access to the state’s Infant Learning Program (ILP) for children with developmental delays. The bill was sponsored by the Senate Health and Social Services Committee and championed by the Alaska Legislature’s Children’s Caucus.
