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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 10, 2017 AK HB 111 Restructures Oil Tax and Credit System Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
April 6, 2017 AK HB 57 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
March 20, 2017 AK HB 57 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Bill Passed - House (22 - 17)
June 6, 2016 AK HB 247 Amends Oil and Gas Tax Credit System Conference Report Adopted - House (21 - 19)
June 6, 2016 AK HB 247 Amends Oil and Gas Tax Credit System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 6)
June 6, 2016 AK SB 128 Amends Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend Policy Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
May 13, 2016 AK SB 91 Amends Criminal Justice System Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
May 13, 2016 AK HB 247 Amends Oil and Gas Tax Credit System Bill Passed - House (25 - 12)
May 11, 2016 AK SB 91 Amends Criminal Justice System Bill Passed - House (28 - 10)
May 5, 2016 AK HB 156 Amends Certain Public Education Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (21 - 18)
May 4, 2016 AK HB 156 Amends Certain Public Education Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
April 17, 2016 AK HB 156 Amends Certain Public Education Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
April 7, 2016 AK SB 174 Prohibits the University of Alaska from Regulating Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 5)
April 7, 2016 AK HB 222 Limits Governor's Ability to Accept Federal Funds Bill Passed - House (26 - 13)
March 30, 2016 AK SB 1 Prohibits Smoking in Public Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
March 23, 2016 AK SB 125 Amends Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
March 14, 2016 AK HB 256 2017 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
March 10, 2016 AK HB 256 2017 Budget Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
Feb. 29, 2016 AK SB 89 Prohibits Schools from Contracting with Abortion Services Providers Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 7)
Nov. 3, 2015 AK SB 3001 Appropriates Funds for Liquid Natural Gas (AKLNG) Pipeline Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
June 11, 2015 AK HB 2001 2015-2016 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 3)
June 1, 2015 AK HB 2001 2015-2016 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
April 17, 2015 AK HB 158 Establishes Refined Fuel Surcharge Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
April 15, 2015 AK HB 176 Repeals Salary Increase for Certain State Employees Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
April 8, 2015 AK HB 158 Establishes Refined Fuel Surcharge Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
April 1, 2015 AK SB 64 Amends School Bond Debt Reimbursement Bill Passed - House (23 - 15)
March 31, 2015 AK HB 132 Prohibits Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Participation in Certain Projects Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
March 23, 2015 AK HB 132 Prohibits Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Participation in Certain Projects Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
March 12, 2015 AK HB 72 2015-2016 Budget Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
March 11, 2015 AK SB 6 Exempts State from Daylight Saving Time Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2015 AK HCR 2 Establishes Alaska School Choice Week Joint Resolution Passed - House (21 - 14)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 278 Increases Base Student Allocation Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 278 Increases Base Student Allocation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 3)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
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 23, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Concurrence Vote Failed - House (20 - 18)
April 21, 2014 AK HB 287 Authorizes Tax Credits for In-State Oil Refineries Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 7)
April 21, 2014 AK HB 278 Increases Local Contributions for Public School Funding Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
April 20, 2014 AK SB 138 Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
April 20, 2014 AK SB 138 Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
April 20, 2014 AK HB 287 Authorizes Tax Credits for In-State Oil Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
April 15, 2014 AK HB 383 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint Non-Residents to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
April 14, 2014 AK SB 49 Prohibits the Use of Medicaid Funds for Abortions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
April 13, 2014 AK SB 49 Prohibits the Use of Medicaid Funds for Abortions Bill Passed - House (23 - 17)
April 13, 2014 AK HB 384 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
April 12, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
April 11, 2014 AK HB 309 Authorizes Distilleries to Sell Alcohol Directly to Individuals Bill Passed - House (29 - 5)
April 9, 2014 AK HB 383 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint Non-Residents to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
April 7, 2014 AK HB 278 Increases Local Contributions for Public School Funding Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
March 18, 2014 AK SB 138 Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
March 17, 2014 AK Amdt 1 Exempts Same-Sex Partners of Military Members from Driver's License Requirements Amendment Rejected - House (14 - 22)
Feb. 28, 2014 AK HB 1 Requires Certain Drivers Licenses to Expire Pursuant to their Visa Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 4)
April 14, 2013 AK SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
April 13, 2013 AK SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
April 13, 2013 AK SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Bill Passed - House (24 - 15)
April 9, 2013 AK SB 49 Prohibits the Use of Medicaid Funds for Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
April 4, 2013 AK HB 162 Amends Teacher Tenure Policy Bill Passed - House (28 - 10)
March 22, 2013 AK HB 24 Expands the Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense Bill Passed - House (29 - 4)
March 21, 2013 AK SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9)
March 4, 2013 AK HB 77 Authorizes Natural Resources Commissioner to Issue General Permits Bill Passed - House (31 - 6)
Feb. 25, 2013 AK HB 69 Exempts Firearms from Federal Regulation Bill Passed - House (31 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2013 AK HB 80 Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2013 AK HB 80 Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
Feb. 6, 2013 AK HB 80 Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
April 10, 2012 AK HB 255 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
April 9, 2012 AK SB 203 Establishes an Energy Assistance Program Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
March 28, 2012 AK SB 9 Extends Cumpulsory School Attendance Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
March 27, 2012 AK HB 9 Specifies the Powers of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
Feb. 29, 2012 AK HB 118 Research and Development Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (23 - 12)
Feb. 15, 2012 AK HB 311 Amends Requirements for Electronic Campaign Finance Disclosure Conference Report Adopted - House (26 - 5)
Feb. 15, 2012 AK HB 311 Amends Requirements for Electronic Campaign Finance Disclosure Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 2)
June 28, 2011 AK SB 45 Extending the Coastal Management Program Bill Failed - House (18 - 18)
June 27, 2011 AK SB 45 Extending the Coastal Management Program Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 7)
April 11, 2011 AK HB 1 Authorizes Individuals to Decline Health Care Coverage Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/10 HB 111 Restructures Oil Tax and Credit System Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
4/06 HB 57 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
3/20 HB 57 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Bill Passed - House (22 - 17)
6/06 HB 247 Amends Oil and Gas Tax Credit System Conference Report Adopted - House (21 - 19)
6/06 HB 247 Amends Oil and Gas Tax Credit System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 6)
6/06 SB 128 Amends Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend Policy Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
5/13 SB 91 Amends Criminal Justice System Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 5)
5/13 HB 247 Amends Oil and Gas Tax Credit System Bill Passed - House (25 - 12)
5/11 SB 91 Amends Criminal Justice System Bill Passed - House (28 - 10)
5/05 HB 156 Amends Certain Public Education Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (21 - 18)
5/04 HB 156 Amends Certain Public Education Regulations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
4/17 HB 156 Amends Certain Public Education Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
4/07 SB 174 Prohibits the University of Alaska from Regulating Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 5)
4/07 HB 222 Limits Governor's Ability to Accept Federal Funds Bill Passed - House (26 - 13)
3/30 SB 1 Prohibits Smoking in Public Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
3/23 SB 125 Amends Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
3/14 HB 256 2017 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
3/10 HB 256 2017 Budget Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
2/29 SB 89 Prohibits Schools from Contracting with Abortion Services Providers Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 7)
11/03 SB 3001 Appropriates Funds for Liquid Natural Gas (AKLNG) Pipeline Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
6/11 HB 2001 2015-2016 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 3)
6/01 HB 2001 2015-2016 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
4/17 HB 158 Establishes Refined Fuel Surcharge Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
4/15 HB 176 Repeals Salary Increase for Certain State Employees Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
4/08 HB 158 Establishes Refined Fuel Surcharge Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
4/01 SB 64 Amends School Bond Debt Reimbursement Bill Passed - House (23 - 15)
3/31 HB 132 Prohibits Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Participation in Certain Projects Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
3/23 HB 132 Prohibits Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Participation in Certain Projects Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
3/12 HB 72 2015-2016 Budget Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
3/11 SB 6 Exempts State from Daylight Saving Time Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
2/23 HCR 2 Establishes Alaska School Choice Week Joint Resolution Passed - House (21 - 14)
4/25 HB 278 Increases Base Student Allocation Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
4/25 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
4/25 HB 278 Increases Base Student Allocation Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 3)
4/25 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
4/25 HB 218 Prohibits Use of Risk of Deportation as a Factor in a Felony Case Referral Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 10)
4/23 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Concurrence Vote Failed - House (20 - 18)
4/21 HB 287 Authorizes Tax Credits for In-State Oil Refineries Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 7)
4/21 HB 278 Increases Local Contributions for Public School Funding Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
4/20 SB 138 Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
4/20 SB 138 Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
4/20 HB 287 Authorizes Tax Credits for In-State Oil Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
4/15 HB 383 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint Non-Residents to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
4/14 SB 49 Prohibits the Use of Medicaid Funds for Abortions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
4/13 SB 49 Prohibits the Use of Medicaid Funds for Abortions Bill Passed - House (23 - 17)
4/13 HB 384 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (21 - 19)
4/12 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
4/11 HB 309 Authorizes Distilleries to Sell Alcohol Directly to Individuals Bill Passed - House (29 - 5)
4/09 HB 383 Authorizes the Governor to Appoint Non-Residents to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
4/07 HB 278 Increases Local Contributions for Public School Funding Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
3/18 SB 138 Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
3/17 Amdt 1 Exempts Same-Sex Partners of Military Members from Driver's License Requirements Amendment Rejected - House (14 - 22)
2/28 HB 1 Requires Certain Drivers Licenses to Expire Pursuant to their Visa Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 4)
4/14 SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
4/13 SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
4/13 SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Bill Passed - House (24 - 15)
4/09 SB 49 Prohibits the Use of Medicaid Funds for Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
4/04 HB 162 Amends Teacher Tenure Policy Bill Passed - House (28 - 10)
3/22 HB 24 Expands the Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense Bill Passed - House (29 - 4)
3/21 SB 21 Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9)
3/04 HB 77 Authorizes Natural Resources Commissioner to Issue General Permits Bill Passed - House (31 - 6)
2/25 HB 69 Exempts Firearms from Federal Regulation Bill Passed - House (31 - 5)
2/19 HB 80 Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
2/19 HB 80 Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
2/06 HB 80 Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
4/10 HB 255 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
4/09 SB 203 Establishes an Energy Assistance Program Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
3/28 SB 9 Extends Cumpulsory School Attendance Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
3/27 HB 9 Specifies the Powers of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
2/29 HB 118 Research and Development Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (23 - 12)
2/15 HB 311 Amends Requirements for Electronic Campaign Finance Disclosure Conference Report Adopted - House (26 - 5)
2/15 HB 311 Amends Requirements for Electronic Campaign Finance Disclosure Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 2)
6/28 SB 45 Extending the Coastal Management Program Bill Failed - House (18 - 18)
6/27 SB 45 Extending the Coastal Management Program Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 7)
4/11 HB 1 Authorizes Individuals to Decline Health Care Coverage Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
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