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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | AK | HB 239 | Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1) |
| May 20, 2026 | AK | HB 110 | Requires the State to Join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 0) |
| May 20, 2026 | AK | HB 110 | Requires the State to Join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
| May 19, 2026 | AK | HB 239 | Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0) |
| April 10, 2026 | AK | SB 41 | Authorizes the Alaska Board of Education to Develop Mental Health Guidelines | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1) |
| March 4, 2026 | AK | SB 89 | Authorizes Physician Assistants With Sufficient Training to Practice as Members of a Physician-Led Team | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20 | HB 239 | Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1) |
| 5/20 | HB 110 | Requires the State to Join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 0) |
| 5/20 | HB 110 | Requires the State to Join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
| 5/19 | HB 239 | Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0) |
| 4/10 | SB 41 | Authorizes the Alaska Board of Education to Develop Mental Health Guidelines | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1) |
| 3/04 | SB 89 | Authorizes Physician Assistants With Sufficient Training to Practice as Members of a Physician-Led Team | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0) |