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NEWS: Bill Signed to Modernize Alaska’s Public School Trust Fund Using POMV Model

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 admin

Fairbanks – Today, legislation was signed into law changing the management structure of the $675 million Alaska Public School Trust Fund to a percent of market value (POMV) system. POMV has become the standard global management approach for large endowments and trusts. House Bill 213, sponsored by Representative Justin Parish (D-Juneau), will result in a significant increase in funding available for public education in Alaska.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. John Lincoln

Governor Signs Legislation Increasing Flexibility for School Districts

August 8, 2018August 9, 2018 admin

Today – Alaska Governor Bill Walker signed legislation sponsored by Representative John Lincoln (D-Kotzebue) to give Alaska school districts more time and flexibility to provide the local match required under the School Construction Grant Program. House Bill 135 loosens the existing three-year deadline, which can now be extended by the Commissioner of the Department of Education and Early Development to a maximum of seven years; provided there is good cause, the extension doesn’t jeopardize successful completion of the project, and the extension won’t increase state funding of the project cost.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Bryce Edgmon

NEWS: Governor Walker Signs Legislation to Support Rural Communities

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 admin

Nondalton – Tuesday, in the community of Nondalton, near Lake Clark, Governor Bill Walker signed House Bill 267, which gives municipalities that levy taxes on guided hunting and sport fishing access to records that businesses submit to state agencies. HB 267 will allow local governments to confirm that hunting and fishing activities subject to taxes within their jurisdictions are being accurately reported.

Bills Caucus Press Press Rep. Geran Tarr

Alaska Law Now Honors Hmong Veterans

July 30, 2018August 9, 2018 admin

Fairbanks – Yesterday, Alaska Governor Bill Walker signed legislation to honor Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought as allies to the United States during the Vietnam War. Senate Bill 204, sponsored by Senator Dennis Egan (D-Juneau) was amended to include language introduced by Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) to authorize use of the special veteran designation for Hmong and Laotian veterans on state-issued IDs and driver’s licenses.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Adam Wool

Legislation Signed to Facilitate Energy Improvements to Homes and Businesses

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 admin

Fairbanks – Alaska Governor Bill Walker signed a bill into law this evening allowing utilities in Alaska to create low-interest financing programs to help customers make energy efficiency improvement to their homes and businesses. House Bill 374, sponsored by Representative Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks), allows utilities to offer low-interest loans to customers with payments added to existing utility bills.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Les Gara

Governor Walker Signs Legislation Honoring Veterans Who Have Earned Medals for Valor in Combat

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 admin

Fairbanks – Today, Alaska Governor Bill Walker signed Senate Bill 204 into law during a ceremony in Fairbanks. The bill, sponsored by Senator Dennis Egan (D-Juneau), allows Alaska chiropractors to sign Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) forms proving that a person is disabled. This will help disabled persons obtain specialized license plates and parking permits. During the legislative process, the bill was amended by Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) to honor Alaskans who earned medals for valor in combat by creating license plates reflecting those medals.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Chris Tuck

Bill Signed to Expand Military Hiring Preference to Private Businesses in Alaska

July 30, 2018August 10, 2018 admin

Fairbanks – A bill to expand job opportunities for veterans and members of the National Guard was signed into law today during a signing ceremony in Fairbanks. House Majority Leader Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) sponsored House Bill 2 at the request of the United States Department of Defense, which has made it a priority to get legislation passed in all 50 states allowing private businesses to offer a military hiring preference.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Paul Seaton

Legislation Signed to Improve Public Health and Reduce Burden on Budget

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 admin

Anchorage – Today, Alaska Governor Bill Walker signed a bill into law that empowers the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to collect additional, mostly administrative, fees to support public health services. House Bill 215 passed the Alaska Legislature this year with broad bipartisan support.

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