NEWS: House Passes Rep. Gruenberg Bill to Protect Alaska Businesses

Bill ensures electronic fund transfers can continue without violating federal law

JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation by Representative Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage) to ensure that Alaska businesses can continue to use electronic bank transfers without violating new federal law.

NEWS: Rep. Gruenberg Introduces Bill to Save Newborn Lives

For the cost of a diaper change, screening for congenital heart defects saves lives

Today, Rep. Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation that will help save infants’ lives. The legislation (HB184) will require that all infants born in health care facilities be screened for critical congenital heart defects.

NEWS: Democratic Amendments: Invest in Education Now, Proven Payoff Later

Even with amendments, total budget would still be less than governor’s

JUNEAU – Today on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives, Democratic legislators offered a series of amendments to the state operating budget to save Alaska money by investing wisely in its human resources today. If each amendment passed, the total budget would still be smaller than that proposed by the governor.

NEWS: Democrats Move to Restore Education Opportunities for Alaska Students

Budget amendments would stave off teacher layoffs, pre-K cuts, and University class wait-lists

JUNEAU – Today, House Democrats offered a series of amendments to the state operating budget to stave off teacher layoffs, restore preschool funding, and help the University of Alaska meet the demand for its most popular classes.

House Bill 60 Sponsor Statement: “Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act”

Link to the House Bill 60 Sponsor Statement from the Office of Rep. Max Gruenberg

House Bill 59 Sponsor Statement: “Missing Vulnerable Adult Response Plan”

Link to the House Bill 59 Sponsor Statement from the Office of Rep. Max Gruenberg

House Bill 12 Sponsor Statement: “Absentee Voting”

Link to the House Bill 12 Sponsor Statement from the Office of Rep. Max Gruenberg

House Bill 11 Sponsor Statement: “Information on Matters in the Official Election Pamphlet”

Link to the House Bill 11 Sponsor Statement from the Office of Rep. Max Gruenberg

House Bill 10 Sponsor Statement: “Executive Ethics: Legal Fees/Family Travel”

Link to the House Bill 10 Sponsor Statement from the Office of Rep. Max Gruenberg

House Bill 9 Sponsor Statement: “Secured Transactions and Funds Transfers”

Link to the House Bill 9 Sponsor Statement from the Office of Rep. Max Gruenberg