House Bill 233 Sponsor Statement: Erin’s Law
Link to the HB233 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Geran Tarr
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House Bill 256 Sponsor Statement: Budget Info Provided to PFD Recipients
Link to the HB256 sponsor statement from the offices of Representatives Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Chris Tuck
Read More →NEWS: Think Local: Rep. Kawasaki Introduces Legislation Supporting Local Businesses
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) pre-filed legislation (HB248) to make May 15 of each year “Think Local Day” to encourage Alaskans to consider local businesses and organizations when making purchasing decisions and choosing where to dedicate their time.
Read More →NEWS: Democrats Pre-File Budget Receipt Legislation
JUNEAU - Today, Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D-Sitka) and House Democratic Whip Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) pre-filed legislation to create a “taxpayer receipt,” giving Alaskans more information about state finances.
Read More →NEWS: Costello, Gara Announce Bi-Partisan Bill to Protect Patient Dignity and Privacy in End of Life Health Care Decisions
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and Representative Mia Costello (R-Anchorage) announced they will pre-file legislation to protect the privacy and dignity of patients who are non-responsive and on life support. The bill would require the state Department of Health and Social Services to keep a person’s living will or health care directive on file to assist medical providers in locating it.
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