The Seal of the State of Alaska
  Help    

   
Alaska State Legislature
    Home  |  News  |  Legislators  |  Committees  |  Bills  |  Surveys  |  Archives  |  AchievementsAlaska State Legislature
Alaska State Legislature
Alaska State Legislature
Alaska State Legislature
Alaska State Legislature

Advanced Search
Alaska State Legislature

Subscribe to BOM Email Updates
Unsubscribe to BOM Email Updates

Recent BOM   Privacy
Alaska State Legislature
Alaska State Legislature
24th Alaska State Legislature
The 24th Alaska State Legislature
Passed Legislation Alaska State Legislature


Alaska State Legislature

Passed Senate Legislation Alaska State Legislature
Top of Page Top of Page
  · SB 12
  · SB 14
  · SB 16
  · SB 20
  · SB 22
  · SB 24
  · SB 25
  · SB 36
  · SB 42
  · SB 46
  · SB 48
  · SB 51
  · SB 52
  · SB 54
  · SB 55
  · SB 56
  · SB 60
  · SB 62
  · SB 63
  · SB 67
  · SB 73
  · SB 85
  · SB 86
  · SB 87
  · SB 90
  · SB 93
  · SB 97
  · SB 98
  · SB 100
  · SB 101
  · SB 102
  · SB 103
  · SB 104
  · SB 105
  · SB 110
  · SB 112
  · SB 113
  · SB 121
  · SB 122
  · SB 124
  · SB 125
  · SB 128
  · SB 129
  · SB 130
  · SB 132
  · SB 133
  · SB 134
  · SB 135
  · SB 137
  · SB 139
  · SB 140
  · SB 141
  · SB 142
  · SB 143
  · SB 144
  · SB 147
  · SB 150
  · SB 153
  · SB 154
  · SB 155
  · SB 156
  · SB 157
  · SB 158
  · SB 160
  · SB 164
  · SB 169
  · SB 171
  · SB 172
  · SB 174
  · SB 175
  · SB 177
  · SB 186
  · SB 187
  · SB 188
  · SB 189
  · SB 200
  · SB 206
  · SB 207
  · SB 209
  · SB 210
  · SB 216
  · SB 218
  · SB 224
  · SB 231
  · SB 232
  · SB 235
  · SB 236
  · SB 237
  · SB 249
  · SB 250
  · SB 253
  · SB 254
  · SB 255
  · SB 260
  · SB 261
  · SB 265
  · SB 271
  · SB 272
  · SB 273
  · SB 274
  · SB 289
  · SB 291
  · SB 298
  · SB 300
  · SB 304
  · SB 305
  · SB 306
  · SB 308
  · SB 310
  · SB 315
  · SB 317
  · SCR 2
  · SCR 3
  · SCR 5
  · SCR 10
  · SCR 12
  · SCR 14
  · SCR 15
  · SCR 16
  · SCR 17
  · SCR 21
  · SCR 23
  · SCR 24
  · SCR 25
  · SCR 26
  · SCR 27
  · SCR 28
  · SCR 30
  · SCR 31
  · SCR 32
  · SCR 33
  · SCR 34
  · SJR 2
  · SJR 5
  · SJR 6
  · SJR 10
  · SJR 11
  · SJR 12
  · SJR 14
  · SJR 15
  · SJR 16
  · SJR 19
  · SR 1
  · SR 2
  · SR 4
  · SR 5
  · SR 6
  · SR 201
 

SB 12 : Human Trafficking/ Sextourism/ Procurements
Signed into Law! Chapter 72 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Fred Dyson

An Act relating to human trafficking; relating to sex tourism; relating to procurement from a person conducting business in or having headquarters in countries that support or ignore slavery and trafficking in persons; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS CS SB 12 (STA) Am H(EFD ADD H)
Contact : : 465-2199
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-16-06
Current Status : Chapter 72 SLA 06 : 06-16-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 18 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

05-04-06 : Senate voted 20-0 to concur with House amendments. Directs the legislative, executive and judicial branches to develop regulations and procedures to prohibit procurement from a person that has headquarters in a country listed as sponsoring or turning a blind eye to slavery and human traffic.

05-08-06 : Victim Protection Bills Approved by Legislature

SB 14 : Municipal Elections
Signed into Law! Chapter 3 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens

An Act relating to municipal initiative and referendum elections.

Version : HCS SB 14 (STA)
Contact : : 465-4925
Last Action : Signed into Law : 03-22-05
Current Status : Chapter 3 SLA 05 : 03-22-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 106 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

03-04-05 : Removes the requirement that municipalities hold a special election for initiatives and referendums if no regular election occurs within 75 days after certification. Gives municipalities the option of: holding the vote at the next regular election; holding the vote at an already scheduled special election occurring later than 60 days after certification of the petition; or ordering a special election if it determines it is in the best interest of the municipality and no regular election occurs within 75 days. Clarifies that an initiative or referendum special election cannot be held within 60 days of certification to allow ample time for procedural work.

SB 16 : Powers/ Duties DOTPF/ Transportation Plan/ Energy
Signed into Law! Chapter 39 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens

An Act relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; repealing the requirement for a long-range program for highway construction and maintenance; and repealing a requirement that public facilities comply with energy standards adopted by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS S SSB 16 (TRA)
Contact : : 465-4925
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-02-05
Current Status : Chapter 39 SLA 05 : 06-02-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 104 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

05-07-05 : Passed House 5/7 by a vote of 34 to 4. Deletes the requirement that the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities participate in setting thermal and lighting energy standards. Deletes the requirement that the DOT&PF conduct a cost benefit study for projects where such studies are not warranted. Includes other statutory clean-up language requested by DOT&PF.

SB 20 : Offenses Against Unborn Children
Signed into Law! Chapter 73 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Fred Dyson

An Act relating to offenses against unborn children.

Version : HCS CS SB 20 (FIN)
Companion Bill : HB 58
Contact : : 465-2199
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-16-06
Current Status : Chapter 73 SLA 06 : 06-16-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 18 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

05-07-06 : Passed reconsideration in Senate. Makes it a crime for a person to cause the death or injury of an unborn child in a manner similar to actions that cause injury or death of a live born person. Exempts acts that are committed during a legal abortion or under usual and customary standards of medical practice during diagnostic testing, therapeutic treatment, or to assist a pregnancy. Defines “unborn child” for application of criminal law.

05-08-06 : Victim Protection Bills Approved by Legislature

SB 22 : Medicaid Coverage For Birthing Centers
Signed into Law! Chapter 78 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Bettye Davis, Sen. Fred Dyson

An Act adding birthing centers to the list of health facilities eligible for payment of medical assistance for needy persons.

Version : CS SB 22 (FIN)
Companion Bill : HB 111
Contact : : 465-3822
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-14-05
Current Status : Chapter 78 SLA 05 : 07-14-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 100 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

05-09-05 : Passed House 33 to 1 on 5/9. Adds birthing centers to the list of health facilities eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services authorizes the payment under the State of Alaska's Medicaid State Plan.

SB 24 : Reemployment Of Retirees
Passed Senate!
Companion Bill HB 161 Signed Into Law!
Chapter 50 SLA 05

Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens

An Act relating to reemployment of and benefits for retired teachers and public employees and to teachers or employees who participated in retirement incentive programs and are subsequently reemployed as a commissioner; repealing secs. 5, 7, and 9, ch. 58, SLA 2001; providing for an effective date by amending the delayed effective date for secs. 3, 5, 9, and 12, ch. 57, SLA 2001, and repealing sec. 13, ch. 58, SLA 2001, which is the delayed effective date for secs. 5, 7, and 9, ch. 58, SLA 2001; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS S SSB 24 (FIN) Am
Companion Bill : HB 161
Contact : : 465-4713
Last Action : Passed Senate » House : 05-05-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 108 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 11 KB]

05-05-05 : Passed Senate 5/5 by a vote of 14 to 5. Modifies the retiree rehire program authorized by House Bill 242 in 2001 by establishing a new program with sidebars that allow the state to rehire retirees for positions with demonstrated recruitment difficulties. Allows state employees to remain in the program through Dec. 31, 2006 for employees who were rehired prior to Nov. 3, 2004; and through June 30, 2005 for employees who were rehired on or after Nov. 3, 2004. After those dates, the employee must separate from service for 30 days and can continue reemployment if the position meets recruitment difficulty criteria. Requires employers to pass a resolution detailing recruitment difficulties and adopting a policy requiring a competitive recruitment for at least 30 days. If qualified applicant pool exists, a new candidate must be chosen over retiree. Eliminates costs to the retirement system by requiring an employer to contribute to the unfunded liability for those rehired at the same rate as for all other employees, and to provide active health insurance after June 30, 2005.

SB 25 : Genetically Modified Fish/ Fish Products
Signed into Law! Chapter 26 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Kim Elton, Sen. Gary Stevens

An Act relating to labeling and identification of genetically modified fish and fish products.

Contact : : 465-4947
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-19-05
Current Status : Chapter 26 SLA 05 : 05-19-05

| Sponsor Statement | [PDF]

05-03-05 : Requires a label identifying genetically modified fish or fish product. Genetically modified means a finfish or shellfish whose genetic structure has been altered at the molecular level by means not possible under natural conditions.

SB 36 : Absentee Ballots
Signed into Law! Chapter 4 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Gene Therriault

An Act relating to absentee ballots.

Version : FCCS SB 36
Contact : : 465-4797
Last Action : Signed into Law : 03-06-06
Current Status : Chapter 4 SLA 06 : 03-06-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 20 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 10 KB]

05-07-05 : Passed House 5/7 by a vote of 32 to 8. Requires that requests for absentee ballots by mail be submitted directly by the absentee voter to the division of elections. Prohibits a person from encouraging or assisting in a violation of this requirement. Establishes a penalty for first offense and repeat convictions. Makes changes regarding indication of party affiliation on absentee ballot applications.

03-06-06 : Senator Therriault Protects Voters' Personal Information - SB 36 Requires Absentee Ballot Requests Go Directly to Division of Elections
Requires An MP3 Player = Gene Therriault
399 KB
Requires Real Audio Player = Gene Therriault
50 KB

SB 42 : Naturopathic Medicine Task Force
Signed into Law! Chapter 7 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Ralph Seekins

An Act extending the reporting date for and the termination date of the Task Force on Naturopathic Scope of Practice; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-2327
Last Action : Signed into Law : 04-09-05
Current Status : Chapter 7 SLA 05 : 04-09-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 117 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 28 KB]

03-21-05 : Unanimously passed House. Extends the Task Force on Naturopathic Scope of Practice until February 1, 2006 and requires a written report to the legislature regarding proposed legislation and other recommendations by December 1, 2005.

SB 46 : Budget: Capital & Other/ BRF
Signed into Law! Chapter 3 FSSLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS 2D CS SB 46 (FIN) Am H(BRF SUP MAJ PFLD H
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-28-05
Current Status : Chapter 3 FSSLA 05 : 06-28-05

| Governor's Transmittal Letter |

05-09-05 : Unanimously passed Senate 5/9. Full description available later.

05-25-05 : Special Session Closes With Major Legislation Passed - SB 130, SB 141, Strong Capital Budget Headline 2005 Session

SB 48 : Psychological Evaluation/ Treatment For Students
Signed into Law! Chapter 76 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Bettye Davis

An Act relating to recommending or refusing psychotropic drugs or certain types of evaluations or treatments for children.

Version : HCS CS SB 48 (HES) Am H
Contact : : 465-3822
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-19-06
Current Status : Chapter 76 SLA 06 : 06-19-06

| Sponsor Statement |

05-08-06 : Passed House 35-2. Senate concurred with House amendments 18-2. Insures that students are not denied access to programs or services if their parents refuse to place them on psychotropic drugs, get a psychiatric evaluation or seek psychiatric or psychological treatment for their child. Allows for communication between school employees on behavioral and learning issues concerning the child.

SB 51 : Public Assistance Programs
Signed into Law! Chapter 22 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act relating to contracts for the provision of state public assistance to certain recipients in the state; providing for regional public assistance plans and programs in the state; relating to grants for Alaska Native family assistance programs; relating to assignment of child support by Alaska Native family assistance recipients; relating to paternity determinations and genetic testing involving recipients of assistance under Alaska Native family assistance programs; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS SB 51 (FIN)
Companion Bill : HB 69
Contact : : 465-3200
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-17-05
Current Status : Chapter 22 SLA 05 : 05-17-05

| Governor's Transmittal Letter |

04-27-05 : Reauthorizes the Department of Health and Social Services to award and administer state funds under the Alaska Native family assistance grant program to support the operation of federally approved Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Programs. Clarifies that if the federal government decreases funding of the federal block grant, the State is not obligated to replace the funding with State funds.

SB 52 : Occupations/ Corporations/ Banks/ Securities
Signed into Law! Chapter 14 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act relating to certain functions of the division of banking, securities, and corporations and the division of occupational licensing in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; relating to program receipts and record search fees of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development related to banking, securities, and corporations; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS SB 52 (L&C)
Companion Bill : HB 70
Contact : : 465-2538
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-05-05
Current Status : Chapter 14 SLA 05 : 05-05-05

| Governor's Transmittal Letter |

04-15-05 : Makes changes necessary to implement Administrative Order No. 219, which streamlines and centralizes activities relating to the formation of corporations and other business entities within the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. Purpose is to provide ''one-stop-shopping'' for the formation of business entities and other business related functions.

SB 54 : Protective Order For Sexual Assault/ Abuse
Signed into Law! Chapter 36 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Fred Dyson

An Act amending protective order statutes for crimes involving stalking to include crimes involving sexual assault and sexual abuse, to provide for other relief ordered by a court, to add the protective orders to a centralized registry, to prevent denial solely for a lapse of time, and to require notification of the court of known civil or criminal actions involving the petitioner or respondent; relating to notifications to victims of sexual assault and to mandatory arrest for crimes involving violation of protective orders and violation of conditions of release; and amending Rule 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.

Version : CS SB 54 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-2199
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-18-06
Current Status : Chapter 36 SLA 06 : 05-18-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 17 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | Sectional Analysis |

04-28-06 : Passed House 35-0. Allows a victim of sexual assault to petition for civil remedies of protective orders, ex parte orders, and emergency orders. Also mandates arrest for violation of these protective orders. This bill focuses on victims of sexual assault (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th degrees) and sexual abuse of a minor (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th degrees) that is not domestic violence.

05-08-06 : Victim Protection Bills Approved by Legislature

SB 55 : Agricultural Land
Signed into Law! Chapter 37 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Thomas Wagoner

An Act instructing the commissioner of natural resources to issue a patent for the remaining interest in certain state land to the owner of the agricultural rights to that land.

Version : CS SB 55 (FIN)
Contact : : 465-3421
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-19-06
Current Status : Chapter 37 SLA 06 : 05-19-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 104 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 21 KB]
| Letters of Support | [PDF - 83 KB]
| AK Statehood Act - Lands Selection | [PDF - 81 KB]

04-29-06 : Passed House 36-0. Gives the commissioner of DNR the authority to transfer the remaining interest in specific state lands to the owner of the agricultural rights to that land. Requires the owner of the agricultural rights to pay the fair market value for the remaining interest in the land. The provisions in SB 55 will be repealed on December, 31 2007.

SB 56 : Criminal Law/ Procedure/ Sentencing
Signed into Law! Chapter 2 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Gene Therriault

An Act relating to criminal law and procedure, criminal sentences, and probation and parole; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CCS SB 56
Companion Bill : HB 78
Contact : : 465-4522
Last Action : Signed into Law : 03-22-05
Current Status : Chapter 2 SLA 05 : 03-22-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 108 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 14 KB]

03-02-05 : House and Senate unanimously passed Conference Committee substitute. Amends current presumptive sentencing, from a set term to a range of terms, to bring Alaska law into conformity with requirements imposed by the federal constitution as a result of the Blakely v. Washington decision. Allows judges to consider all relevant factors in sentencing and the ability to impose probation without undue complications in the criminal justice process. Improves public safety by clarifying the authority of police officers to arrest violators of probation and parole, and limiting the abuse of periodic sentencing.

03-22-05 : Criminal Sentencing Bill Signed Into Law - SB 56 Restores Order to Alaska's Criminal Justice System
Requires An MP3 Player = Ralph Samuels
242 KB
Requires Real Audio Player = Ralph Samuels
30 KB
Requires An MP3 Player = Gene Therriault
252 KB
Requires Real Audio Player = Gene Therriault
31 KB

SB 60 : Extend Suicide Prevention Council
Signed into Law! Chapter 8 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Ben Stevens

An Act extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date.

Companion Bill : HB 82
Contact : : 465-4993
Last Action : Signed into Law : 04-09-05
Current Status : Chapter 8 SLA 05 : 04-09-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 105 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 28 KB]

03-18-05 : Passed House 35 to 1. Extends the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council from June 2005 to June 2009.

02-16-05 : Senate Passes Major Suicide Prevention Legislation - SB 60 Extends Statewide Suicide Prevention Council

SB 62 : Appropriation: Division Of Elections
Signed into Law! Chapter 1 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act making a supplemental appropriation for increased operating costs of the division of elections; and providing for an effective date.

Companion Bill : HB 79
Contact : : 465-4611
Last Action : Signed into Law : 03-09-05
Current Status : Chapter 1 SLA 05 : 03-09-05

| Governor's Transmittal Letter |

02-24-05 : Passed House Feb. 24 by a vote of 30 to 3. SB 62 appropriates $694,900 to the division of elections for increased operating costs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, including $304,000 for temporary hires and overtime to process five petitions, absentee ballots and a recall petition; $243,200 for a court-ordered ballot reprint; and $104,600 to include a municipality of Anchorage bond question on the general election ballot.

SB 63 : Use Seat Belt Road Signs
Signed into Law! Chapter 15 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Ben Stevens

An Act relating to road signs encouraging the use of safety belts.

Contact : : 465-4993
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-12-05
Current Status : Chapter 15 SLA 05 : 05-12-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 101 KB]

04-25-05 : Unanimously passed House April 25. Allows the Alaska Department of Transportation to erect and maintain roadway signs that encourage the use of safety belts. Stipulates placing the signs at the sites of traffic fatalities that could have been prevented if seat belts were in use. Between 1997-2002 about 55% of the traffic fatalities in Alaska could have been prevented if safety belts had been used.

SB 67 : Claims Against Health Care Providers
Signed into Law! Chapter 40 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Ralph Seekins

An Act relating to claims for personal injury or wrongful death against health care providers.

Version : HCS CS SB 67 (FIN) Am H
Contact : : 465-3717
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-07-05
Current Status : Chapter 40 SLA 05 : 06-07-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 107 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

05-07-05 : Passed House 5/6 by a vote of 22 to 16. Senate concurred with house changes 5/7 by a vote of 15 to 4. Caps noneconomic damage awards made against health care providers based on a two-step scale: damage awards arising out of wrongful death or severe permanent physical impairment that is more that 70% disabling are limited to $400,000 while all other noneconomic damage awards are limited to $250,000. Limit does not apply if the damages resulted from reckless or intentional misconduct.

SB 73 : School Bond Reimbursement/ Virology Lab
Signed into Law! Chapter 7 FSSLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act relating to reimbursement of municipal bonds for school construction; relating to a lease-purchase agreement for the construction, equipping, and financing of a state virology laboratory in Fairbanks to be operated by the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to the issuance of certificates of participation for the laboratory; relating to the use of certain investment income for certain construction and equipment costs for the laboratory; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CCS SB 73
Contact : : 465-8613
Last Action : Signed into Law : 07-22-05
Current Status : Chapter 7 FSSLA 05 : 07-22-05

| Governor's Transmittal Letter |

05-08-05 : Unanimously passed Senate 5/8. Authorizes sale of $24 million in certificates of participation (in a state lease financing obligation) to finance construction of a virology laboratory in Fairbanks.

05-25-05 : Special Session Closes With Major Legislation Passed - SB 130, SB 141, Strong Capital Budget Headline 2005 Session

SB 85 : Off - Road Vehicle Use On Dalton Highway
Passed Senate!
Sponsored by Sen. Ralph Seekins

An Act repealing the ban on the use of certain off-road vehicles within five miles of the right-of-way of the James Dalton Highway; and providing for an effective date.

Contact : : 465-2327
Last Action : Passed Senate » House : 02-08-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 17 KB]
| Sponsor Statement | [PDF - 23 KB]

02-08-06 : Removes the prohibition on the use of off-road vehicles within five miles of the right-of-way of the James Dalton Highway beginning 12 months after the bill becomes law. Resources adopted letter of intent.

SB 86 : State/ Municipal Liability For Attorney Fees
Passed Senate!
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act relating to the liability of the state and municipalities for attorney fees in certain civil actions and appeals.

Version : CS SB 86 (CRA)(EFD FLD)
Companion Bill : HB 117
Contact : : 465-4021
Last Action : House Floor » (H) STA : 05-07-05

| Gov's Transmittal Letter |

05-05-05 : Passed the Senate 11 to 8 on 5/5. Limits the award of attorney's fees against the state and municipalities to public interest litigants, who are often granted full fees in cases determined by the court to be advancing an issue that reflects strong public policies. To ensure that public money is not disbursed as a subsidy to these litigants without an appropriate legislative authorization, the bill provides, as a matter of sovereign immunity, that the state or municipality would not be liable for attorney fee awards in excess of certain percentages of a money judgment or, if a money judgment is not recovered, certain percentages of the reasonable actual attorney fees the prevailing party incurred in litigating the issues upon which the party prevailed.

SB 87 : Seat Belt/ Child Safety Device Violations
Signed into Law! Chapter 2 SLA 06
Sponsored by Sen. Con Bunde

An Act relating to motor vehicle safety belt violations.

Version : HCS SB 87 (JUD)
Contact : : 465-4843
Last Action : Signed into Law : 01-31-06
Current Status : Chapter 2 SLA 06 : 01-31-06

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 18 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

01-18-06 : Passed Senate 11-7. Deletes AS 28.05.095 (e), which prohibits a peace officer from detaining or issuing a citation for failure to comply with Alaska's mandatory seatbelt law unless the officer has probable cause to detain a vehicle for violation of a different offense. Clarifies that the seatbelt law applies when driving a vehicle ''on a highway.'' Exempts motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, snow mobiles and similar vehicles not designed to be operated on a highway.

08-30-06 : Senator Seekins Receives National Highway Safety Award

01-18-06 : Primary Seat Belt Law Passes Legislature - Buckling Up Saves Lives on Alaska's Roadways
Requires An MP3 Player = Con Bunde
290 KB
Requires Real Audio Player = Con Bunde
36 KB
Requires An MP3 Player = Con Bunde
253 KB
Requires Real Audio Player = Con Bunde
32 KB

SB 90 : Alaska Territorial Guard Day
Signed into Law! Chapter 17 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Charlie Huggins

An Act relating to Alaska Territorial Guard Day.

Version : CS SB 90 (STA)
Contact : : 465-3878
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-12-05
Current Status : Chapter 17 SLA 05 : 05-12-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 98 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

04-22-05 : Unanimously passed House April 22. Declares October 18 of each year as Alaska Territorial Guard Day.

10-17-05 : Remembering Alaska's Territorial Guard

05-16-05 : Alaska Territorial Guard Day Becomes Law - October 18 Set Aside to Honor ATG Members

02-04-05 : Legislation to Honor Alaska Territorial Guard Introduced by Senator Huggins - SB 90 seeks to Declare October 18 as Alaska Territorial Guard Day

SB 93 : Fishing Permit And Vessel License Fees
Signed into Law! Chapter 16 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Ben Stevens

An Act relating to commercial fishing permit and vessel license fees; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS CS SB 93 (FIN)
Companion Bill : HB 174
Contact : : 465-4993
Last Action : Signed into Law : 05-12-05
Current Status : Chapter 16 SLA 05 : 05-12-05

| Factsheet | [PDF - 110 KB]
| Commercial Fisheries Commission Letter | [PDF - 69 KB]

04-28-05 : Senate concurred with House changes 4/27. Complies with recent rulings in Carlson v. State of Alaska to clarify that the non-residential fee differential for commercial fishing permits is charged ''per person'' rather than ''per permit.'' Increases the cap on the base fee that the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) may charge for annual renewal of permits from $300 to $3,000. Adds 13 vessel length categories in 25 foot increments and raises the fees for the categories.

SB 97 : Supplemental Appropriations/ CBR
Passed Senate!
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act making supplemental, capital, and other appropriations, and reappropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CS SB 97 (FIN) Am
Companion Bill : HB 134
Last Action : (S) FIN » (H) FIN : 05-17-05

| Governor's Transmittal Letter |
| Supplemental Request Spreadsheet |

SB 98 : Fast Track Supplemental Appropriations/ CBRF
Signed into Law! Chapter 6 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Gov. Frank Murkowski

An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.

Version : CCS SB 98
Contact : : 465-3709
Last Action : Signed into Law : 04-08-05
Current Status : Chapter 6 SLA 05 : 04-08-05

| Governor's Transmittal Letter |
| Supplemental Request Spreadsheet |

04-08-05 : SB 98 was signed by the Governor April 8, with line item vetoes. SB 98 appropriates $854 million of general funds into a new public education fund established earlier this session by HB 158, which was signed into law April 4. The $854 million includes $400 million from the projected $500 million Fiscal Year 05 surplus, $440 million in FY 06 general funds and $14 million lapsing from the FY 05 K-12 budget. The bill also provides about $78 million in “Fast Track” general funds to cover needs for the current fiscal year. Also included: $58.7 million in federal funds for roadway, airport and other transportation needs; $5 million for computer network security needs; $6 million for infrastructure upgrades to Alaska's Land Mobile Radio system; $79 million in federal and state funding for Medicaid caseload and cost increases. The governor vetoed: $22 million appropriated to the Legislative Budget & Audit for contracts with state departments, agencies and commissions for natural gas pipeline work; $200,000 for Mt. Edgecumbe that the administration says it had already agreed to fund; $1.525 million to the Department of Natural Resources for gas pipeline work; $125,000 to the Office of the Governor for ANWR advocacy.

03-17-05 : Alaska PTA Thank Legislature for Work on Education

03-15-05 : House Funds Education

SB 100 : Enhanced 911 Surcharges
Passed Senate!
Sponsored by Sen. Con Bunde

An Act relating to enhanced 911 systems and enhanced 911 surcharges imposed by a municipality, public municipal corporation, or village.

Version : CS SB 100 (RLS)
Contact : : 465-4843
Last Action : House Floor » (H) EDT : 05-08-05

| Fact Sheet | [PDF - 108 KB]
| Sponsor Statement |

05-07-05 : Passed Senate 5/7 by a vote of 17 to 2. Increases the current E-911 surcharge caps from 50 cents and 75 cents to a statewide cap of $2, and allows an increase above the cap by ordinance approved by the voters of the E-911 service area. Requires parity in surcharge amount applied to wireless and wireline telephones. Requires notification by the municipality when the surcharge is assessed and changed. Defines appropriate use of the E-911 surcharge revenue. Requires E-911 providers to execute an agreement addressing the duties and responsibilities of each entity and establishing how E-911 funds will be allocated. Provides municipalities with a mechanism to implement E-911 for multi-line telecommunications systems. Applies to home rule and general law municipalities.

SB 101 : Revisor's Bill
Signed into Law! Chapter 56 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Rules Committee
Requested by Legislative Council Joint Committee

An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS CS SB 101 (JUD)
Last Action : Signed into Law : 06-24-05
Current Status : Chapter 56 SLA 05 : 06-24-05

05-10-05 : Senate concurred 18 to 1. Makes corrective amendments to Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes.

SB 102 : Coastal Management Programs
Signed into Law! Chapter 31 SLA 05
Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stevens

An Act repealing the Alaska coastal management program; relating to an extension for review and approval of revisions to the Alaska coastal management program; relating to reviews and modifications by the Department of Natural Resources; relating to coastal resource district policies; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 45, ch. 24, SLA 2003; and providing for an effective date.

Version : HCS CS SB 102 (RES)
Companion Bill : HB 146
Contact :