Alaska Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Alaska: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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AK Analysis
60-Second Briefing
What you need to know about Alaska right now
Recent Vote
HB35 voted 20-0 in the Senate
Education Bill to Watch
HB3: Hold Legislative Sessions In Anchorage
Hot Topics
Education and Safety legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
35
Introduced
2
Passed
0
Enacted
Why This Matters
How Alaska legislation affects you
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Alaska's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.
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Public safety legislation may affect policing, sentencing, or criminal justice procedures.
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Legislative momentum is building: 2 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.
Alaska Quick Guide
Common questions about Alaska legislation
Who represents me in Alaska?
Who represents me in Alaska?
Governor
Mike Dunleavy
Attorney General
Stephen J. Cox
Lt. Governor
Nancy Dahlstrom
How does Alaska's legislature work?
How does Alaska's legislature work?
Alaska's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in Alaska right now?
What are the top issues in Alaska right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Safety, Elections. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on Alaska legislation?
How do I stay updated on Alaska legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
Alaska at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
35
Introduced
2
Passed
0
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in Alaska
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
HB35
Prisoners: Electronic Devices, Id Cards
Last action: Aug 19, 2025
An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners; and relating to identification cards.
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Key Points
- Relates to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Rebecca Himschoot (I)
- Voted 20-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 20, 2025Senate
May 20, 2025HB31
Vessels: Registration/derelict Fund
Last action: Jul 30, 2025
An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund.
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Key Points
- Relates to the registration of commercial vessels
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Louise Stutes (Republican)
- Voted 19-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Apr 11, 2025Senate
May 20, 2025HB28
Teacher/state Employee Student Loan Prgrm
Last action: May 19, 2025
An Act establishing a student loan repayment pilot program; and providing for an effective date.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Andrea Story (Democrat)
- Voted 23-17 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 19, 2025HB27
Medical Major Emergencies
Last action: May 18, 2025
An Act relating to medical care for major emergencies.
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Key Points
- Relates to medical care for major emergencies
- Sponsored by Genevieve Mina (Democrat)
- Voted 29-10 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 18, 2025HB23
State Commission For Civil Rights
Last action: May 16, 2025
An Act renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; and relating to local civil rights commissions.
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Key Points
- Relates to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights
- Sponsored by Andrew Josephson (Democrat)
- Voted 39-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 16, 2025HB14
Repeal Catastrophic Illness/med Assist
Last action: May 14, 2025
An Act repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Will Stapp (Republican)
- Voted 40-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 14, 2025HB33
Conflict Of Interest: Bds Fisheries/game
Last action: May 13, 2025
An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards; and providing for an effective date.
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Key Points
- Relates to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards
- Sponsored by Louise Stutes (Republican)
- Voted 28-12 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 13, 2025HB13
Municipal Property Tax Exemptions
Last action: May 12, 2025
An Act relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for certain long-term rental units, certain mobile home parks, real property rented to low-income families, real property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode, and real property owned by first-time homebuyers.
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Key Points
- Relates to optional municipal property tax exemptions for certain long-term rental units, certain mobile home parks, real property rented to low-income families, real property owned and occupied as a permanent place of abode, and real property owned by first-time homebuyers
- Sponsored by Andrew Gray (Democrat)
- Voted 25-15 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 12, 2025HB10
Add Faculty Member Univ Board Of Regents
Last action: May 07, 2025
An Act relating to the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date.
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Key Points
- Relates to the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska
- Sponsored by Ashley Carrick (Democrat)
- Voted 23-17 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 07, 2025HB26
Statewide Public & Community Transit Plan
Last action: May 02, 2025
An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and relating to a statewide public and community transit plan.
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Key Points
- Relates to the duties of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
- Sponsored by Genevieve Mina (Democrat)
- Voted 22-17 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 02, 2025Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.