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Senate Votes for Bankrupting Pension Restart
Today the Alaska Senate passed HB 78 reinstating defined benefit pensions anticipated to cost Alaskans billions of dollars for decades into the future.
SB 230, Correcting Jonesville Boundary Passes the Senate
Today SB 230, correcting the boundary language for the Jonesville Public Use Area, passed the Senate in unanimous vote.
Senate Passes Bill Strengthening Local Government
Today the Alaska Senate passed SB 143, granting local governments the ability to decide the term lengths for school board seats.
Local Boundary Comm. Bill Passes the Senate
Today the Alaska Senate passed SB 63 updating the rules and regulations of the Local Boundary Commission
Senate Majority Caucus Attempts to Tip Balance of Power
Today the Alaska Senate passed SJR 2, an act reducing the number of votes needed for a budget-related veto override, damaging the balance of power...
Alaska Senate Authorizes Infant "Baby Boxes"
Today the Alaska Senate passed SB 9, a bill allowing dedicated locations to install infant safety devices, also known as “baby boxes,”
Majority Caucus Derails State Revenue Bill
“A relatively simple and straightforward contract ratification shouldn’t be used as a backdoor for a major new tax policy,” said Senator Cathy Tilton
Senate Republicans Craft Fast-Track Budget Compromise
Working constructively with the Majority to craft a compromise amendment, the Senate Republican Caucus was able to decrease a CBR draw by $76 million.
Senate Passes SR 4, Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
In a powerful display of patriotism and commitment to our nation’s founding principles, the Alaska Senate today passed Senate Resolution 4 in a unanimous vote....
Senate Requests the U.S. Adhere to Mineral Leasing Act
Today, the Alaska State Senate unanimously passed SJR 19, urging Congress to honor the terms of the Mineral Leasing Act and the Alaska Statehood Act.