Bill that helps small businesses catering to international tourists passes Legislature
JUNEAU – A proposal that will help the bottom line of Alaska small businesses that cater to international tourists cleared its final legislative hurdle on Monday.
Standing Together for Alaska
The Alaska House Majority is the organization that controls the House of Representatives. The group is composed of 23 members. Our mission is to provide quality representation to all Alaskans through integrity, engagement, and informed leadership so that every citizen’s quality of life will improve for generations to come.
Meet Our Leadership Team
The Alaska House Majority leadership team includes Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham), Majority Leader Steve Thompson (R-Fairbanks), Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster (D-Nome) and Jennifer Johnston (R-Anchorage), Rules Chair Chuck Kopp (R-Anchorage) and Majority Whip Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak).
House Majority Members
City:
Dillingham
Party: Independent
District: 37
Phone: 907-465-4451
Fax: 907-465-3445
Toll-Free:
800-898-4451
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Nome
Party: Democrat
District: 39
Phone: 907-465-3789
Fax:
907-465-3242
Toll-Free:
800-478-3789
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Ketchikan
Party: Non Affiliated
District: 36
Phone: 907-465-3824
Toll-Free:
800-686-3824
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Anchorage
Party: Democrat
District: 23
Phone: 907-465-2095 Fax: 907-465-3810
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866-465-2095
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City:
Bethel
Party: Democrat
District: 38
Phone: 907-465-4942 Fax: 907-465-4589
Toll-Free:
800-323-4942
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LATEST press
New proposals would protect Alaska’s ferries, chart new course for AMHS
JUNEAU – Today, members of the Alaska House Majority introduced new bills that would protect our ferries and chart a new course for the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Alaska Legislature honors the legacy of trailblazing Senator Bettye Davis
JUNEAU – Today, a proposal to dedicate a room in the Alaska State Capitol in honor of trailblazing Sen. Bettye Davis received final approval from the Legislature.
DOT budget subcommittee adds $18.7 million to get ferries up and running again
JUNEAU – Today, Alaska’s ferries are one step closer to receiving badly needed funds.
Members of the budget subcommittee working on the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ budget voted to add $18.7 million into the AMHS budget.
Rep. Grier Hopkins crafts proactive strategy to reduce wildfire risks
JUNEAU – The committee crafting the budget for firefighting operations within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources unanimously adopted a proposal from Rep. Grier Hopkins (D-Fairbanks) earlier this week that allocates $5 million for the creation and maintenance of fire breaks and other fire risk reduction measures.
House of Representatives votes to expand absentee voting in Alaska
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation to make it easier and more efficient to cast a ballot in Alaska. House Bill 115, sponsored by Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage), adds a permanent absentee ballot option to Alaska’s existing absentee voting system.
Alaska Food Security Week events scheduled in Juneau
JUNEAU – Earthquakes and forest fires, interruptions in transportation networks, and a changing climate have all elevated awareness of the need to enhance Alaska’s food security.
Labor Department’s suspension of proposed labor regulations a good first step for workers
JUNEAU – Following an informational hearing in the House Labor and Commerce Committee on February 5, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development today suspended its proposal to reduce apprenticeship requirements for people training to become electricians and plumbers.
Large supplemental budget underscores the need for thoughtful budget process
JUNEAU – Today, the governor introduced a $262.5 million supplemental budget request to address shortfalls in the current fiscal year.
Resolution supports constitutional amendment to allow sensible campaign spending limits
JUNEAU – Reps. Geran Tarr and Andy Josephson today introduced a resolution that would express support for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows limits on spending to influence elections and public policy.
House Education co-chairs respond to governor’s about-face on education funding
JUNEAU – Following a successful lawsuit by the Alaska Legislature, the Dunleavy Administration on Friday afternoon announced the release of $30 million in grant funding for K-12 public schools that the governor had previously refused to distribute.
Speaker: Representative Wilson gave her all in the Legislature for more than a decade
JUNEAU – Rep. Tammie Wilson (R-North Pole) on Friday evening announced her resignation during a House floor session.
Majority of Alaska lawmakers vote to override governor’s vetoes
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Legislature held a joint floor session to consider an override of two of the governor’s major FY2020 budget vetoes.
DOC reverses course, cancels plan to send prisoners out-of-state
JUNEAU – Today, Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom informed the House State Affairs Committee that the state is canceling a plan to spend millions of dollars to send nearly 500 prisoners to Outside, private facilities.
Representative Tuck supports bipartisan effort to improve student outcomes
ANCHORAGE – Earlier today, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy joined Sen. Tom Begich (D-Anchorage) for a press conference to unveil the “Alaska Reads Act.” The bipartisan legislation seeks to improve the reading skills of students in kindergarten through third grade by creating a new comprehensive statewide reading program.
LATEST Newsletters
Public Testimony on the Budget, Anchorage Caucus, and more.
The first month of session is coming to a close, and the House has been racing to create a budget that works for all Alaskans within 90 days. Finance subcommittees have been meeting to examine the budgets for particular state agencies.
Josephson’s Journal 2-17-20
Later this week, the public will have their first chance to weigh in on the state budget for the upcoming year.
Rep. Adam Wool E-News Update: Budget Testimony for Fairbanks this Thursday 5:00-6:30pm
This week, the House Finance committee will be taking public testimony on the Operating budget. Testimony will begin Wednesday, February 19 and will last through Saturday, February 22. This is your chance to offer your thoughts on important issues in the budget
Rep. Bryce Edgmon’s News From the Legislature
Happy Valentine’s Day! The fourth week of session is wrapping up and with the week ending, we are seeing budgets close out in the House and the schedule get more crowded. Here are some things you might be interested in checking out, and don’t forget to look over the “On Deck” to see what’s coming up next week.
Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Happy Valentine’s Day
On Wednesday, the Alaska House of Representatives passed my bill to add a permanent option to our existing absentee voting system. House Bill 115 will make it more convenient to vote by mail in Alaska. Voting absentee is voting by mail.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: State of the Judiciary
This week is the fourth week of the 2020 legislative session, and we're working to complete the budget in 90 days. Over the next few weeks, there will be opportunities to meet me and other legislators and to testify on bills that are moving through the legislative process.
Update from the Capitol!
Today is the 25th day of the legislative session, and things have already been moving at a fast pace. Discussions of this year’s operating budget have dominated our committee and subcommittee meetings here in the Capitol, and there is broad agreement that the instability of last year is not something we want to see repeated. Luckily, hard work was done over the fall and winter months to build awareness and find possible solutions to the structural obstacles facing our state.
House District 38 E-Newsletter
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you spend the day with your significant other or in the great company of several loved ones, may this day offer you a moment to pause and appreciate the wonderful people in your life.
Governor’s Supplemental Budget is Released
Last week, the Governor published his fiscal year 2020 Supplemental Budget. The $262.5 million dollar supplemental budget primarily addresses gaps in funding, such as this year's costly wildfire season and Medicaid expenses that surpassed the administration's FY2020 expectations. Below is a breakdown of increments requested by the Governor:
Start of the New Session
I have returned to Juneau for the start of the Legislative Session and important business is already under way. I want to keep the members of House District 30 involved and informed about goals and what I hope to accomplish during this session.
Straight Talk with Sara Hannan
My work continues at a busy pace this session. In addition to my co-chair position on the House Community & Regional Affairs Committee and seats on the Resources and Labor & Commerce Committees, I also serve on six budget subcommittees for the Departments of Labor, Commerce, Corrections, Public Safety, Environmental Conservation, and Revenue.
Josephson’s Journal 2/10/20
Last Friday, I introduced HB 242, which aims to improve the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (AK PDMP) and to help doctors and other medical providers improve prescribing practices for controlled substances.
Rep. Bryce Edgmon’s News from the Legislature
It’s hard to believe it is already the 18th Legislative Day. Three weeks in and the pace in the Capitol is picking up quickly. Find some items below that I think you might be interested in and an “on deck” list of things for the week ahead.
Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Working on a Budget that Fits Alaska’s Needs
As the third workweek of the 2020 legislative session comes to a close, I wanted to give you an update on what I’ve been working on and what to expect next week.
Victory on Alaska Apprenticeships
Great news: The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development has withdrawn controversial anti-apprenticeship regulations that would have undermined workplace safety and encouraged replacement of Alaskans with out-of-state workers.