House Bill 325 closely mirrors a citizen’s initiative that’s on track for a statewide vote later this year. Lawmakers can pre-empt the measure by passing substantially similar legislation.
State Government
Parnell says Senate ed bill is “giveaway”
Gov. Sean Parnell says an education funding bill that recently passed the Senate is the “ultimate giveaway,” because it doesn’t require results.
Egan’s retirement choice bill on the move
The Senate State Affairs Committee has advanced a bill giving Alaska’s public employees a choice of retirement systems, despite objections from the Parnell administration.
Languishing school meals bill prompts hunger strike
Kokayi Nosakhere says House Finance Committee members are playing politics with school meals bill.
Legislature passes bill changing electronic reporting rule
Alaska lawmakers have passed a bill exempting political candidates who don’t have a computer or Internet access at home from the state’s electronic campaign disclosure requirement.
Legislative Analysis Day 30
The House will next consider an education funding bill while legislative travel and moving expenses have been tallied up.