House Bill 50 Sponsor Statement “Multi-Unit Housing: Commercial Use”
Link to the sponsor statement PDF from the office of Rep. Les Gara
Read More →House Bill 17 Sponsor Statement “Reducing the Principal of Postsecondary Education Loans for Alaska Students Who Remain in or Return to Alaska”
Link to the sponsor statement PDF from the office of Rep. Les Gara
Read More →House Joint Resolution 10 “Ocean Acidification Research”
“Supporting expanded research concerning the detrimental effects of ocean acidification.”
House Joint Resolution 10 recognizes the threat ocean acidification poses to Alaska’s marine ecosystems, tourism industry and fisheries. The resolution supports research of ocean acidification to understand the effect ocean acidification would have on Alaska’s economy.
Read More →House Bill 315 “Parent Teacher Conferences”
As the legislature continues to focus on better educating our children, one constant remains: no one is more important to a child’s education than his or her parents. It is vital that parents play an active role in educating their kids. HB 315 will allow parents to take two hours of unpaid leave twice a year to attend parent-teacher conferences so they can get involved and stay involved in their children’s education without fear of losing their jobs.
Read More →House Bill 308 “Study Cook Inlet to Fairbanks Gas Pipeline”
Alaska is a state replete with natural resources. However, despite our substantial access to oil, gas, and minerals, many parts of the state suffer extremely high energy costs.
ith one company claiming a large potential new gas find in Cook Inlet and significant new exploration interest in the region, there could be enough gas to meet Southcentral and Interior needs.
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