JUNEAU—On Tuesday, the House Fisheries Committee passed House Bill 119 sponsored by Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage). The bill seeks to protect the world-famous Bristol Bay fisheries from the harmful impacts of any large-scale metallic sulfide mine located within the boundaries of the existing Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve. “In a couple of months thousands of stakeholders […]
Juneau – Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) intends to file legislation this week to stop a large oil company subsidy that increases the budget deficit. The bill has been filed with the House Clerk and will be officially introduced on Wednesday. “Alaskans pay roughly $14 million a year for oil companies to use the Dalton Highway,” […]
Juneau – Wednesday, Representative Harriet Drummond (D-Anchorage) filed legislation to eliminate session per diem for days a legislator is not in Juneau. “In our current fiscal climate, legislators need to tighten their belts just as much as the rest of the state,” said Rep. Drummond. House Bill 111 – “An Act relating to the policy […]
Anchorage – Among the pre-filed bills announced today is “Erin’s Law” offered by Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage). “Erin’s Law” is a proven, straightforward approach to addressing one of Alaska’s most insidious social ills – child sexual abuse. “Erin’s Law” would require school districts to present students with age-appropriate curriculum about personal body safety. It would […]