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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 15, 2024 | AK | HB 155 | Establishes the Alaska Military Affairs Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 3) |
May 15, 2024 | AK | HB 251 | Exempts Certain Foods and Drinks Prepared in Uninspected Kitchens from State Labeling Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 1) |
May 15, 2024 | AK | HB 203 | Authorizes Payment Via Prepaid Debit Cards | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 3) |
May 11, 2024 | AK | SCR 10 | Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force | Bill Passed - House (39 - 1) |
May 10, 2024 | AK | SB 154 | Establishes the Military and Veteran Family Help Desk in the Department of military and Veteran's Affairs | Bill Passed - House (37 - 3) |
May 6, 2024 | AK | SB 206 | Establishes Worker Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
April 26, 2024 | AK | HJR 17 | Establishes Support for a Federal Truth and Healing Commission | Joint Resolution Passed - House (36 - 1) |
March 27, 2024 | AK | SB 93 | Establishes a Fund for the Compensation of Fishermen | Bill Passed - House (39 - 1) |
May 13, 2023 | AK | HB 29 | Prohibits Discrimination Against Elected Officials in Insurance | Bill Passed - House (25 - 15) |
May 5, 2023 | AK | SB 13 | Requires the State University System List Costs of Course Materials in its Course Catalog | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1) |
May 3, 2023 | AK | HB 26 | Esablishes the Council for Alaska Native Languages | Bill Passed - House (37 - 1) |
May 17, 2022 | AK | HB 123 | Authorizes Formal Recognition of State Tribes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 2) |
May 17, 2022 | AK | HB 184 | Authorizes the Alaskan State Government to Provide Child Welfare Services to Tribes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 2) |
May 17, 2022 | AK | SB 34 | Establishes State-Tribal Education Compact Schools | Bill Passed - House (37 - 2) |
May 15, 2022 | AK | HB 325 | Amends and Modernizes the Term "Consent" for Sexual Assault Cases | Bill Passed - House (35 - 2) |
April 22, 2022 | AK | SB 34 | Establishes State-Tribal Education Compact Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 1) |
April 11, 2022 | AK | HB 53 | Expands School Accommodations for Military Children | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 0) |
April 28, 2021 | AK | HB 76 | Extends the Governor's Disaster Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
March 26, 2021 | AK | HB 76 | Extends the Governor's Disaster Declaration | Bill Passed - House (22 - 15) |
Feb. 12, 2021 | AK | SR 2 | Alleges the Governor Should Issue a New Disaster Declaration | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 6) |
May 9, 2019 | AK | HB 122 | Expands Funter Bay Marine Park to Include Historic Cemetery | Bill Passed - House (29 - 4) |
May 15, 2017 | AK | HB 132 | Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services | Bill Passed - House (35 - 5) |
April 7, 2016 | AK | HB 222 | Limits Governor's Ability to Accept Federal Funds | Bill Passed - House (26 - 13) |
April 25, 2014 | AK | HB 218 | Prohibits Use of Risk of Deportation as a Factor in a Felony Case Referral | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 10) |
April 13, 2014 | AK | HB 384 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (21 - 19) |
Feb. 28, 2014 | AK | HB 1 | Requires Certain Drivers Licenses to Expire Pursuant to their Visa | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 4) |
April 9, 2012 | AK | SB 203 | Establishes an Energy Assistance Program | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4) |
April 18, 2010 | AK | SJR 21 | State Legislature Expansion | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 4) |
April 17, 2010 | AK | SJR 21 | State Legislature Expansion | Bill Passed - House (31 - 8) |
March 31, 2010 | AK | SJR 21 | State Legislature Expansion | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
April 2, 2009 | AK | HB 35 | Parental Consent for Underage Abortions | Bill Passed - House (22 - 14) |
April 6, 2008 | AK | HB 364 | Parental Consent for Underage Abortions | Bill Passed - House (23 - 16) |
June 26, 2007 | AK | HCS CS SB 4 | Senior Benefits Payment Program | Bill Passed - House (34 - 3) |
April 10, 2007 | AK | CSSB 4 | Senior Benefits Payment Program | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 2) |
April 10, 2007 | AK | CSSB 4 | Senior Benefits Payment Program | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 2) |