This week the State Senate is considering SB 200, a bill to expand the mandatory agricultural exemption on property taxes beyond goods for human and animal consumption. This bill would extend property tax subsidies to horse farms, peony farms, and commercial greenhouses producing things other than food, and is supported primarily by senators from Kenai and the Matsu Borough.
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Hello – The Legislature adjourned its regular legislative session last week, concluding the second year of the 34th Alaska Legislature. This year my staff and I worked on a number of bills and issues that would benefit Kenai Peninsula residents.
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Dear friends and neighbors, Special Session – Day 8 Gas Pipeline – only special session topic Meetings this week of House Finance (Anchorage), and Senate Finance in (Juneau). Meeting summaries located in newsletter section below.
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Friends & Neighbors in District L — Both chambers of the Legislature were adjourned before 10pm on Day 121, May 20th. At that point, we’d already received the Governor’s call for a special session, which started on May 21st at 10am. I missed the start, having rushed to see my son graduate from High School. I
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Juneau, AK – The Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 21, known as the Alaska Work and Save Program. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, Representative Costello, R-Anchorage, and Representative Saddler, R-Chugiak, this legislation establishes a state-managed auto-IRA program for private-sector workers who lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. Under this program, private-sector employees are enrolled
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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
Elvi’s Updates- May 2025 Finishing Out the Session Strong! Read More »
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.
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