Democratic Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill comes after a high profile sexual assault trial in the capital city ended with two acquittals and 14 charges declared mistrials in September.
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Alaska lawmakers adjourn one session and begin another to mull tax breaks for LNG project
Dunleavy called the special session on Tuesday after lawmakers failed to act on the gas pipeline tax cut bill he introduced in late March.
Alaska Legislature passes sweeping crime bill raising age of consent to 18 on last day of session
House Bill 239 includes elements of 10 separate proposals introduced this year and last year, plus a few new elements.
Special session called after Alaska lawmakers fail to reach pipeline deal with governor
The Alaska Legislature is headed for a special session focused on tax cuts for the Alaska LNG project immediately after lawmakers adjourn on Wednesday.
Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030
House Bill 193 would also adjust the state’s unemployment payments for inflation and end sick leave for many workers.
Pipeline-for-pension deal falls apart as the Alaska Legislature’s regular session nears end
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated with House leaders.