House Bill 239 includes elements of 10 separate proposals introduced this year and last year, plus a few new elements.
State Government
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.
Alaska House weighs negotiated compromise cutting taxes for Alaska LNG project
Lawmakers are considering whether to insert the tax relief legislation as an amendment to what had been, until Monday, a three-sentence bill.
Alaska House votes to immediately eliminate sick leave for many workers in the state
The change, attached to a bill giving paid leave for new parents, would roll back a 2024 ballot measure approved by 58% of participating voters.