JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation sponsored by Representative Matt Claman that amends the governing statutes for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants practicing in Alaska.
JUNEAU – Today, the House passed legislation that expands crisis residential centers and crisis stabilization centers in Alaska. House Bill 172 establishes an alternative placement option for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health crises.
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska House passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) that modernizes Alaska’s marriage statutes to keep Alaska open and ready for business. House Bill 62 modifies the marriage witness requirement and will allow Alaska to better compete with popular destination wedding states such as Hawaii and Florida.
ANCHORAGE – Today, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) that strengthens Alaska’s requirements for the licensing of motor vehicle dealers.
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives voted today to finalize a budget that avoids a government shutdown and protects the essential services Alaskans rely on.
JUNEAU – Speaker Louise Stutes released the following statement this afternoon, on the eve of the current special session:
JUNEAU — Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) that strengthens Alaska’s motor vehicle dealer license requirements by modernizing the statute and incorporating reasonable standards for obtaining a motor vehicle dealer’s license without creating barriers to entry into the field or restricting competition
JUNEAU – Former House Speaker Michael Bradner died today in Anchorage.
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives voted today to get $1.5 billion in federal emergency relief funding into the hands of Alaskan individuals, businesses, communities, and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau on Monday, May 18, following an extended recess that was forced by the ongoing global pandemic
