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FY2026-27 Agreement for Lobbying Services Between Kodiak Island Borough and Hickey & Associates Including Legislative ReportsLegislators Continue to Prioritize K-12 Education Funding Despite the $700 increase to the Base Student Allocation (BSA) approved in 2025, state legislators are advocating for additional funding for K-12 public schools, arguing that years of flat state support coupled with declining enrollment and rising costs have left districts struggling to balance their budgets and maintain basic services and programs. Senate Education Committee Chair, Senator Loki Tobin (D -Anchorage), emphasized that the 2025 increase has been insufficient to keep pace with inflation and operational needs, leaving schools across the state—in urban and rural districts alike—facing deficits that will force cuts to teachers, services and student programs. Lawmakers noted that without a meaningful boost to the state's BSA or with one-time money, districts will continue needing layoffs and reductions and urged colleagues and Governor Dunleavy to find ways to direct more revenue toward education during current budget negotiations. School districts across the state are citing serious financial trouble. The Anchorage School District—which depleted much of its reserves last year due to uncertainty in state funding—is now confronting a projected $90 million shortfall. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District anticipates a $23 million gap, while the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District estimates it is short by about $8.5 million. Schools in Juneau are also grappling with a deficit exceeding $5 million. Deferred maintenance of school buildings has also plagued school districts across the state and has been described as a "crisis." Last week, school board members and students from districts across the state shared stories about failing sewer systems, deteriorating buildings, and mold. Senate Finance Committee Co -Chair, Senator Bert Stedman (R- Sitka), has cited a $401 million dollars in deferred maintenance. "We need to have a dialogue with the administration and try to get them to work with us so we can, you know, slow down this deferred maintenance. Because every year [it] doesn't get addressed, it just gets worse," he said. • Legislators have introduced several bills to address these deficits and unpredictable funding streams, including House Bill No. 261. Sponsored by House Education Committee Co -Chair, Representative Andi Story (D - Juneau), the bill would allow school districts to calculate student attendance based on last year's count or the district's previous three-year average, whichever is greater. Supporters say the change would create more predictable funding for districts prior to the beginning of the school year, regardless of whether student enrollment rises or falls from year to year. Tough Sledding for Governor's Fiscal Plan • Both the House and Senate have begun hearings on Governor Dunleavy's seasonal sales tax proposal, which is the centerpiece of his new fiscal plan. Several bills have been introduced by the governor as his comprehensive fiscal plan, including a statewide sales tax, restructuring the Permanent Fund dividend program, oil tax changes and elimination of the state's corporate income tax in 2031. These proposals are estimated to generate around $900 million in annual revenue. The House Finance Committee held several hearings in the last two weeks, including taking two hours of public testimony. Every Alaskan who testified opposed the sales tax. Following that hearing, members of House leadership from both the majority and minority said Dunleavy's plan has almost no support among state legislators and is likely "dead on arrival". • In response, the governor expressed frustration about the reaction by most legislators to his proposals and the lack of an alternative plan coming from either the Senate or House. He said that with 120 days in the legislative session, lawmakers have time to work on the issue and figure things out. Dunleavy also cautioned legislators "will be disappointed if they think that negotiating with a new governor will be any easier." Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 North Pacific Fishery Management Council Actions Two recent decisions by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) are of significance for Alaska's commercial fisheries. The NPFMC voted last week to impose a salmon chum bycatch limit for the Bering Sea pollock fishery. The limit is in response to the near complete collapse of the of salmon fisheries in the Yukon and Kuskokwim river systems. The action includes provision for a partial closure for the Bering Sea pollock fishery if it exceeds the bycatch cap. The measure will go into effect in 2028. • Taking some type of action to impose bycatch limits has been under consideration for years. The final decision is viewed as a compromise versus other stricter limits. It sets an annual limit in Western Alaska to not more than 45,000 fish bycatch of Western Alaska chum salmon, with some variations among different pollock sectors. A partial closure for half of the fishing corridor is triggered if the cap is exceeded. The closure can remain in effect for the following season if trawlers fail to follow the closure in the prior year. • In a separate action, the council approved a 37.5% increase in the total allowable catch for Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska. The decision was delayed by the lengthy shutdown of the federal government last fall. Heatwaves in the last 10 years caused a sharp decline in the Pacific cod population and led to significant reductions in allowable harvests. Recent surveys suggest the fishery has recovered after the most recent heatwave in 2019. Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) Budget Challenges AMHS could run out of funding this summer. The budget for AMHS operations is done on a calendar year basis which usually provides more predictability during the busy summer season. About $78 million or roughly 45% of the system's annual operating budget depends on federal funds first provided under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The federal funds are provided under an annual grant program, which didn't open last fall during the extended government shutdown. That process is now planned to open this spring. State lawmakers and DOT/PF are looking at other options, but this could significantly impact the 2026 summer's schedule. • More troubling is the long-term picture after 2027. The funding through the IIJA was for a five- year period. It expires next year. Whether there will be an extension of this arrangement is unknown. The state elected to use these funds to supplant general funds in the annual operating budget versus treating the funds as one-time money to fix the aging ferry system. AMHS proponents face a brewing challenge next session to find the general funds needed in the operating budget debate if the federal money is gone. Other Capitol News Legislature Approves Extension of Disaster Declaration: Legislators narrowly approved Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12, a 30 -day extension of the state disaster declaration tied to the powerful fall 2025 storms that devastated Western Alaska, allowing continued spending from the state's disaster response fund for cleanup and repairs. After passing the Senate unanimously, the measure nearly stalled in the House when Republican minority members raised procedural objections. The House ultimately passed the resolution 22-18, enabling the governor to continue authorizing state disaster expenditures amid ongoing recovery efforts. • Senator Proposes Sending Incarcerated People Out of State: The Senate State Affairs Committee considered Senate Bill No. 126 last week, the second hearing on the bill. Sponsored by Senator Rob Yundt (R-Wasilla), the bill would permit the Department of Corrections to reduce costs by sending incarcerated Alaskans who have seven or more years remaining on their sentence term to an out-of-state facility. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 Summary of State Legislation Okavanqo Delta, Botswana Below is a list of legislative measures of interest, divided into six main topics: fiscal measures, general municipal issues, education measures, fishery & resource issues, energy matters, and election & voting issues. House measures are described first, followed by Senate measures. Companion bills (measures in both bodies) are listed together. Priority focus will be on those likely to get traction. Happy to address other measures if asked. More information about these measures can be found at Alaska Municipal League Legislative Tracker or Alaska State Legislature. Check out what your legislators are doing. New bills are in BLUE, change in status in RED, and passed bills in GREEN. Fiscal Measures Measure Summary Status HJR 10 by Schrage Creates a single account in the Permanent Fund and allows no more HJR 10 pending House FIN SJR 14 by Senate FIN than an annual 5% POMV draw. SJR 14 pending Senate FIN HJR 30 by governor Constitutional amendment enshrining Permanent Fund dividend based HJR 30 pending Finance on 50/50 split between dividends and government services. Combines two accounts in Fund capping annual draw at 5%. Part of governor's fiscal plan HB 263/SB 213 by FY 2027 Operating Budget: Fully funds BSA including $700 per pupil HB 263 pending House Finance governor increase approved last August. Funds school debt reimbursement at SB 213 pending Senate Finance 100%. HB 264/SB 214 by FY 2027 Capital Budget: No funds for renewable energy grants or K-12 HB 264 pending House Finance governor major maintenance projects. Transportation match in supplemental. SB 214 pending Senate Finance HB 209 by Fields Caps the amount for annual PFD at $1,000 and limits payment to a Pending Judiciary needs -based system. HB 274/SB 222 by Requires sunset review of all state agencies by the Legislative Budget HB 274 pending House L&C governor & Audit Committee every six years. Sunsets agency unless legislature SB 222 pending Senate Finance acts by law to continue. Part ofgovernor's fiscal plan. HB 275/SB 223 by Amends state's appropriation limit by reducing allowable growth in state HB 275 pending Senate Finance governor spending from 5% to 1 %. Part ofgovernor's fiscal plan SB 223 pending Senate Finance HB 280 by House Rules Amends state's corporate income tax to include online sales from HB 280 sched. House FIN 2/18 outside corporations. HB 284/SB 227 by Proposes a temporary 2% sales tax which increases to 4% April thru HB 284 heard/held H FIN 2/12 governor September. Also increases oil taxes, adds online corporate income tax SB 227 sched. S RES 2/16, 2/18 vetoed SB 113 and eliminates state's corporate income tax in 2031. SJR 2 by Claman Proposes constitutional amendment to change veto override threshold Scheduled Finance 2/17 from 3/4ths to two-thirds of legislature. SJR 5 by Kaufman Proposes constitutional amendment to convert the Permanent Fund to Pending Judiciary a single account with a maximum 5.5% POMV allowed. Places dividend in the constitution with formula subject to voter approval. SB 24 by Stevens Proposes state retail tax of 25% on e -cigarette products and changes SB 24 pending House FIN HB 49 by Hannan thea a to use tobacco from 19 to 21 for possession. HB 49 pending House FIN SB 92 by Senate Proposes a 9.4% tax on income over $5 million earned by S corpora- Pending Rules Resources tions. The bill targets Hilcorp, the company that runs Prudhoe Bay. SB 109 by Hoffman Institutes a 75/25 split of the annual permanent fund draw between Pending Finance entire committee state services and the dividend. SB 112 by Senate Rules Reforms Alaska's per barrel oil tax credit to increase state revenue and Pending Resources tightens its use. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 General Municipal Issues Measure Summary Status HB 3 by Rauscher Moves regular legislative sessions from Juneau to Anchorage. Pending CRA HB 13 by Gray Permits a municipality to exempt or partially exempt from taxation a Pending Senate CRA structure converted from a short-term to long-term rental unit. HB 17 by Rauscher Removes PERS retirement eligibility restrictions for disabled veterans Pending Senate Finance with service -connected condition. HB 29 by Vance Allows municipalities and school district to join state's health insurance HB 29 pending House EDC SB 5 by Hughes program. SB 5 pending Senate EDC HB 41 by Allard HB 41/SB 26 places Alaska permanently on daylight saving time if HB 41 pending House STA SB 26 by Merrick federal law changes are enacted by Congress. SB 102 exempts SB 26 pending House STA SB 102 by Senate STA Alaska from daylight savings time. HB 229 is a companion to SB 102. SB 102 pending Senate Rules HB 229 by Holland HB 229 pending House STA HB 42 by Allard Eliminates moratorium on ability to issue new debt using the school HB 42 pending Education bond debt reimbursement program. HB 60/SB 67 by governor Increases purchase price differential for required in-state purchases of HB 60 pending House L&C food & fishery products by the state, municipalities & school districts. SB 67 pending Senate RES HB 107 by Tomaszewski Allows school districts and other public employers to participate in the Pending Finance Supplemental Benefits System. HB 108 by Rauscher Provides certain peace officers a choice between a defined benefit Pending State Affairs pension versus the current 401 k plan. HB 133 by Himschoot Creates a payment deadline for the state of 30 days for all grants or HB133 pending House Finance SB 129 by Kawasaki other agreements, with a 21 -day deadline if federal funds involved. SB 129 moved out Senate CRA 2/3 HB 146 by Hall Clarifies requirement in state law prohibiting public employers from Pending State Affairs disclosing certain personal information such as email addresses. HB 155 by Foster Expands only allowable local options on sale of alcohol to include Pending CRA restaurant licensee, beverage dispensary, or municipal package store. HB 163 by Underwood Requires 4 -year terms for municipal governing bodies and school Pending CRA boards. Moves Election Day to November and makes it a legal holiday. HB 169 by Tomaszewski Increases state property tax exemption for senior citizens, disabled Pending CRA veterans and widow/widower provision from $150,000 to $250,000. HB 193 by Hall Creates paid parental leave program using unemployment insurance Pending Finance funds. Increases funding for Success Training Employment Program. HB 254 by Vance Prohibits an increase in municipal property tax assessments by no Pending CRA more than 5% over the previous ear's assessed value. HB 286 by Elam Allows a municipality to enact an optional property tax exemption for Scheduled CRA 2/17 volunteer firefighters, and EMS or mobile intensive care paramedics. HB 291 by Coulombe Permits a municipal owner of a landfill to exempt disposal of waste Referred CRA, Finance material from a fee for an owner of a deteriorated property. HIS 301 by Galvin Amends state law to prohibit explicitly discrimination based on sexual Referred State Affairs, Finance orientation or gender identity. SJR 3 by Claman Proposes constitutional amendment to limit regular sessions of the Pending Judiciary legislature to 90 days. SB 10 by Dunbar Requires state to procure a family leave insurance plan. Political Pending Labor & Commerce subdivisions may elect to join. SB 21 by Wielechowski Creates Alaska Word & Save Program for employees who are not part Scheduled Finance 2/17 of a qualified retirement plan. SB 27 by Kiehl Allows teachers & other public employees a choice between a defined Pending Labor & Commerce benefit DBpension versus the current defined contribution DC Ian. SB 28 by Giessel Provides defined benefit plan for all new public employees. L&C CS SB 28 pending Senate L&C HB 78 by House Finance requires new employees must join the new DB plan. HB 78 heard/held Senate FIN 2/9 SB 34 by Giessel Repeals 90 -day session limit. Moved out Finance 2/3 SB 42 by Gray -Jackson Omnibus law enforcement reform bill adding required municipal police Pending Community & Regional officer standards and reporting of incidents of use of force. Affairs SB 50 by Dunbar Amends state law to require a housing plan under the comprehensive Pending House Rules plan requirement for first and second class boroughs. SB 53 by Gray -Jackson Imposes accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies in Pending State Affairs Alaska including a municipal police department. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 Measure Summarj:�����F.1'7 Requires all TRS/PERS employers to participate in SBS system for Pending Finance SB 55 by Stedman those not in social security. Amended in L&C to shift most costs to HB 12 by Dibert employers through 2037. Pending Education SB 63 by Cronk Changes makeup of Local Boundary Commission to require one Pending Rules HB 28 by Story member from unorganized borough. Requires members from each Pending Senate Education judicial district to live and vote in that district. SB 81 by Stedman Imposes contribution requirement on TRS/PERS employers for past Moved out Labor & Commerce 2/9 service liability. Likely contradicts current requirement for state to cover. SB 153 by Yundt Exempts municipal service area boards from all requirements of state's Pending CRA SB 8 by Gray -Jackson Open Meetings Act. SB 8 pending Senate Finance SB 162 by Cronk Prohibits home rule boroughs or general law municipalities from SB 162 pending Senate STA HB 1 by McCabe imposing a sales or use tax on sale or exchange of old/silverspecie. HB 1 pending House Finance SB 184 by Senate Extends moratorium on the school debt reimbursement program from Pending Finance Finance July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027. SB 66 pending Senate EDC SB 198 by Kaufman Reduces requirement under current TRS/PERS DC plans to qualify for Moved out Labor & Commerce 2/6 medical benefits to 25 years. SB 82 pending Senate EDC SB 200 by Bjorkman Requires Schedule F (Form 1040) or similar information to access the Scheduled CRA 2/17 HB 98 by Fields exemption provisions of AS 29.45.060 for farm oragricultural land. HB 98 pending Education SB 242 by Merrick Authorizes Department of Public Safety to contract with a municipality Referred State Affairs, CRA HB 112 by Bynum to provide various law enforcement duties for a fee. Requires the state Pending Finance to reimburse municipalities for these costs on a sliding scale. Education Measures Measure Summary Increases charter school funding if districts receive extra funds. Status Pending Education — HB 9 by Carrick Provides added medical coverage for children with disabilities. HB 12 by Dibert Requires school districts provide free breakfast and lunch subject to Pending Education appropriation. HB 28 by Story Establishes a student loan repayment pilot program at the Pending Senate Education Commission on Postsecondary Education. HB 38 by Saddler Allows SBS participation by TRS employees for those not in social Pending Labor & Commerce security. HB 39 by Allard Requires DEED to establish a centralized program for deaf students HB 39 passed House 2/2 SB 8 by Gray -Jackson with residential services. SB 8 pending Senate Finance HB 40 by Allard Districts must designate sports team as male, female or co-ed & bars Pending Judiciary trans ender girls from female sports. HB 59/SB 66 by governor Establishes a five-year pilot program for state -tribal education compact HB 59 pending House EDC schools working with five tribes. SB 66 pending Senate EDC HB 76/SB 82 by governor Omnibus education bill on charter school approval, cell phone bans, HB 76 pending House EDC allowing open enrollment and several funding initiatives outside the SB 82 pending Senate EDC BSA. HB 98 by Fields Establishes maximum K-12 pupil -teacher ratios for certain classrooms HB 98 pending Education HB 165 by Coulombe at public schools. HB 165 pending Education HB 112 by Bynum Provides a special appropriation of $680 more in the Base Student Pending Finance Allocation for FY 2026. HB 122 by Prax Eliminates the mandatory Required Local Contribution from K-12 Pending Education Foundation Formula. HB 152 by Galvin Reimposes an education head tax on income of individuals, S -Corp Scheduled State Affairs 2/17 partners, trust and estates. HB 163 by Underwood Requires 4 -year terms for all local school boards. Makes Election Day Pending CRA a legal holiday. HB 166 by Rauscher Requires DEED to develop opioid abuse awareness & prevention Pending Education curriculum for grades 6-12. HB 183 by Story Increases funding to a full-time equivalent count for students in a Pending Finance district -wide early education program. HB 204/SB 182 by New K-12 funding bill with a $560 BSA increase, open enrollment, I HB 204 pending House Finance governor more correspondence study money, and reading incentive grants. SB 182 pending Senate Finance Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 Measure HB 212 by Story Summa Clarifies in-kind contributions by a school district are not subject to Status Pending Education local required contribution cap. HB 219 by Costello Creates new corporate income tax credit for support of career and Pending Labor & Commerce technical education. HB 223 by Schwanke Increase funding for correspondence study using the special needs Pending Education factor and intensive services figure. HB 231 by Frier Creates teacher bonus payments, exit interviews, reopener for former, Pending Education non -vested PERS DB members in TRS DC to stay in DB, and broadens rural eligibility for Teacher Education Loan Program. HB 237 Underwood Creates new mathematics education program modeled after approach HB 237 pending House EDC SB 197 by Hughes under the Alaska Reads Act. SB 197 pending Senate EDC HB 240 by D. Nelson Requires school districts to adopt a digital harassment & non- Pending Education consensual digital impersonation policy. HB 246 by Josephson Increases required funding amount for special education service Pending Education agency by 16%. HB 261 by Story Changes K-12 annual enrollment counts using past year or average of Heard & held Education 2/6 last three whichever is higher. HB 248 by Galvin Requires correspondence assessment participation to equal or exceed Pending Education a district's assessment rate. HB 256 by Stapp Creates new funding factor for students of military families and a Pending Military & Veteran Affairs purple star designation program. HB 288 by Fields Eliminates the cap in the foundation formula on local contributions Referred Education, Finance beyond the required local contribution. SJR 22 by Tobin Constitutional amendment recognizing cultural heritage of Alaska Pending Education Natives & American Indians in state's public educations stem. SB 3 by Hughes Requires school districts to allow arming of individuals if requested Pending Education subject to various requirements. SB 6 by Gray -Jackson Requires education in history & contributions of Asian Americans and Moved out House Education 2/13 Pacific Islanders in the U.S. SB 20 by Gray -Jackson Requires DEED to develop and implement education of public SB 20 passed Senate 2/11 HB 92 by Gray students with hands-on CPR training. HB 92 pending House Education SB 22 by Wielechowski Requires school districts to provide all high school students a financial SB 22 pending Senate FIN HB 90 by Eischeid literacy education course. HB 90 pending House FIN SB 23 by Stevens Adds civics exam requirement to graduate from secondary school. SB 23 heard/held Senate FIN 2/11 HB 168 by Johnson HB 168 pending House EDC SB 41 by Gray -Jackson Directs DEED to develop guidelines for mental health instruction in SB 41 pending Senate Finance HB 105 by Galvin consultation with the Health department and others. HB 105 pending House Rules SS for SB 46 by Claman Replaces current K-12 education funding mechanism with a direct Pending Education appropriation. SB 93 by Tobin Amends foundation formula to count a student in early education as a Pending Finance full-time equivalent student. SB 101 by Gray -Jackson Requires DEED to establish a health and personal safety program for Pending Education K-12 public schools. SB 127 by Gray -Jackson Adds required services for visually impaired children including braille Pending Education instruction. SB 143 by Yundt Permits municipalities to use four-year terms for school board SB 143 pending Senate CRA HB 160 by Moore members. HB 160 pending House Education SB 146 by Senate Finance Permits use of REAA & small municipal school district fund for Mt. SB 146 sched. Senate floor 2/16 Ed ecumbe & teacher housing projects. SB 151 by Bjorkman Requires school districts adopt a policy on students with live head lice. Pending Finance Students cannot attend school. SB 187 by Wielechowski Prohibits certain food additives in public school meals. Pending Education SB 204 by Cronk Allows school board member to substitute teach. Prohibits felons from Pending Education serving on school board. SB 206 by Tobin Requires reporting of bullying in schools and suicide threats. Creates Heard & held HSS 2/10 firearm safe storage grant fund. SB 209 by Bjorkman Adds high school graduation requirement for civics, US history & state Pending Education history proficiency. SB 210 by Tobin Adds state policy to encourage recognition of Indigenous cultures in Scheduled Education 2/16 public education. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 Fishery & Resources Issues Measure Summary Status HB 33 by Stutes Allows members of Game or Fisheries Boards to deliberate and discuss Scheduled Senate CRA 2/17 SB 149 by Wielechowski matters if they or a family member have a personal or financial interest. SB 149 pending Senate L&C HB 93 by Himschoot Changes hunting, trapping and sport fishing residency requirements to Scheduled Senate Judiciary 2/16 governor match allowable absences to receive a permanent fund dividend. SB 150 scheduled Senate L&C 2/18 HB 111/SB 108 by Authorizes finfish farming in freshwater for fish such as tilapia, catfish, HB 111 pending House FSH governor or carp. Prohibits the farming of salmon. SB 108 pending Senate RES HB 117 by House FSH Allows set gillnet entry permit holders to fish cooperatively. The Pending Rules SB 16 by Myers cooperative can consist of no more than 10 permit holders. Scheduled Labor & Commerce 2/16 HB 125 by Jimmie Changes Board of Fisheries composition to provide two seats for Pending Senate CRA SB 61 by Tobin subsistence fishing, two for commercial, two for sport and one for a Pending Finance fisheries scientist. HB 129 by House FSH Extends fisheries product development tax credit program until 2030 HB 129 pending House FIN SB 130 by Senate RLS and expands it. Submitted on behalf of Seafood Industry Task Force. SB 130 pending Senate FIN HB 203 by McCabe Prohibits use of trawl or dredge fishing gear that makes substantial Pending Fisheries bottom contact with the seafloor in state waters. HB 233 by Edgmon Prohibits hard rock mining activities within the watershed of Bristol Bay Pending Fisheries Fisheries Reserve. HB 253 by Bynum Expands access to the state fisheries enhancement loan program to Referred Fisheries qualified regional associations and federally recognized tribes. HB 266/SB 216 by Creates limitations on transfer of big game hunting permits to only HB 266 pending House RES governor qualified persons and only before first day of the relevant open season. SB 216 scheduled RES 2/18, 2/20 HB 297 by Schwanke Establishes preference for taking of fishery resources by residents for Referred Fisheries, Resources personal/family consumption. Adds factor for BOF allocation decisions of whether there is a fair & reasonable chance to take the resource. HB 304 by McCabe Imposes a new sports fishing anglers access surcharge. Creates new Scheduled Fisheries 2/19 account based on these charges. Surcharge sunsets January 1, 2032. SB 29 by B'orkman Adds executive director for Big Game Commercial Services Board. Pending House Finance SB 105/HB 109 by Expands existing remote cabin sites program to increase access to SB 105 pending Senate RES governor state lands for lease and purchase. HB 109 pending House RES SB 131/HB 135 by Allows the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to promote SB 131 pending Senate Finance governor Alaskan mariculture products. HB 135 pending House Fisheries SB 135 by Senate Rules Amends sharing of state fisheries taxes to increase municipal share to Pending Finance 60% until 2035. Submitted on behalf of Seafood Industry Task Force. SB 199 by Giessel Repeals the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Limited Entry Commission Pending Resources and transfers its duties to Department of Fish & Game. Energy Matters Measure Summary Status HB 153 by Holland Establishes a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) for Alaska HB 153 pending House Energy SB 149 by Wielechowski and requires inclusion in an integrated resource plan. SB 149 pending Senate L&C HB 164/SB 150 by Requires certain utilities to provide net metering service and establishes HB 164 sched. House Energy 2/19 governor a net metering reimbursement fund at Alaska Energy Authority. SB 150 scheduled Senate L&C 2/18 HB 196 by Burke Places 20% of carbon offset revenue into the renewable energy grant Pending Energy fund and requires AEA to provide technical support to communities under 2,000 in population to prepare grant applications for projects. SB 16 by Myers Provides a simplified rate filing procedure for utility rate adjustments Scheduled Labor & Commerce 2/16 subject to Regulatory Commission of Alaska approval. SB 61 by Tobin Establishes an electronic products stewardship program. Includes Pending Finance electronics recycling advisory council and grant program authority. SB 91 by Senate Creates new program at Department of Natural Resources to allow Pending Resources Resources I clean energy projects to obtain a license for use of state lands. SB 120 by Gray -Jackson Establishes the Alaska Climate Change Emergency Response Pending Finance Commission, with 9 municipal representatives out of 16 members. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 Election &Voting Issues Measure Summary Status HB 16 by Schrage Establishes schedule of campaign contribution limits for individuals & HB 16 pending Senate Rules SB 116 by Senate STA groups. Includes inflation adjuster. SB 116 pending Senate Finance HJR 31 by Fields Constitutional amendment to prevent corporations & other entities from Referred JUD, STA, FIN making contributions. Allows contributions by groups organized solely to influence elections. HB 16 by Schrage Establishes schedule of campaign contribution limits for individuals & HB 16 pending Senate Rules :1 SB 116 b Senate STA groups. Includes inflation adjuster. SB 116 pendingSenate Finance HB 21 by Story Allows voter preregistration for minors at least 16 years of age and Pending Finance keeps the registration confidential. HB 43 by Schrage Omnibus reform bill allowing same day registration, ballot tracking & Pending Finance curing, postage -paid absentee ballots and other reforms. HB 63/SB 70 by governor Numerous changes including repeal of PFD voter registration, reducing HB 63 pending House STA early voting period, and requiring receipt of absentee ballots by election SB 70 pending Senate STA date. HB 100 by Fields Imposes a 5% tax on federal campaign spending in state. Pending State Affairs SB 64 by Senate Rules Senate majority reform bill includes same day registration, ballot Pending House Finance tracking & curing, and postage -paid absentee ballots. New CS removes repeal of signature verification. SB 179 by Senate Amends ranked choice voting by reducing number of advancing Pending State Affairs Judiciary candidates from 4 to 3 and allowing voters to rank up to two choices. "Oh no! Not another joint session!" — King Penguins, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 15, 2026 LEGISLATIVE REPORT #26-0I Governor's State of the State • Governor Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State Address to a joint session of the members of the 34th Alaska Legislature on January 22. A full copy of his speech can be found here and a recorded livestream of the address can be found here. The governor primarily reflected on his accomplishments in the last seven years, including reductions of crime, resource development, infrastructure investments, and federal funding wins. Highlights include: • Crime Reductions and Public Safety: Citing public safety as his "No. 1 priority," Dunleavy said Alaska's overall crime rate dropped 41.8% since he took office, crediting, in part, investment in troopers, Village Public Safety Officers, prosecutors, and investigators. While the overall crime rate has decreased statewide, he drew attention to a new partnership the state has formed with the Municipality of Anchorage to address its disproportionately higher crime rates, citing the Quality of Life Initiative". Resource Development: Dunleavy praised President Donald Trump's support for Alaska's resource development sector, saying his close working relationship with the president helped secure tens of millions of dollars in federal highway funding, promote the Alaska natural gas pipeline, advance new mining projects, and obtain hundreds of millions of dollars for rural health care services. He touted the success of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), citing the Ambler Access Road and the state's ANWR leases. The governor also mentioned "reforming and upgrading" the major power transmission system on the Railbelt and expansion of the Bradley Lake hydro project through the Alaska Energy Authority. • Federal Funding and Infrastructure Improvements: The governor highlighted the receipt of 183 million in federal funds for transportation infrastructure improvements, advancements in the Kotzebue and Nome port projects for "expanded Arctic shipping and national security interests," and the implementation of a Preventative Maintenance System for the Alaska Marine Highway ferries. Governor Introduces Fiscal Plan • Governor Dunleavy introduced several bills this week as a comprehensive fiscal plan. Included is a statewide sales tax, restructuring the Permanent Fund dividend program, oil tax changes and elimination of the state's corporate income tax in 2031. These proposals are estimated to generate around $900 million in annual revenue. • HB 2841SB 227 proposes a temporary 2% sales tax which increases to 4% April thru September. The bill also limits exemptions on municipal sales taxes, increases oil taxes, adds online corporate income tax (vetoed SB 113) and eliminates state's corporate income tax in 2031. Passage of the tax bill is contingent on adopting the other components of his fiscal plan. • HJR 30 proposes a constitutional amendment enshrining the Permanent Fund dividend based on 50/50 split between dividends and government services. The bill also combines the two accounts in the Permanent Fund and caps the allowed annual draw at 5%. • HB 2751SB 223 amends the state's appropriation limit by reducing allowable growth in state spending from 5% to 1%. The final piece (HB 274/SB 222) requires a sunset review of all state agencies by the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee every six years. Sunsets agency unless the legislature acts by law to continue. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 Alaska Liquid Natural Gas Pipeline Update • Development of the Alaska liquid natural gas (LNG) pipeline is expected to be a major topic during this session. Glenfarne, the developer of the project, recently announced it has completed several preliminary agreements that they expect will allow laying pipe as early as December 2026. Many observers, including members of leadership in both bodies, are expressing caution since these agreements are not binding. • Preliminary agreements include deals with Exxon Mobile and Hilcorp to provide North Slope gas and letters of intent to supply gas to major users such as Enstar and the Donlin Gold Mine developer which are critical to proceeding with the first phase of the project to build the line. Glenfarne went on to state it has not reached a final investment decision in the Alaska LNG project. • The second phase of the project requires construction of a gas liquefaction plant at Nikiski and a gas treatment plant on the North Slope to support delivery of LNG to Asian countries. Glenfarne reports preliminary purchase agreements are in place with buyers in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The construction cost for both phases has long been estimated at $44 billion. Glenfarne apparently has updated the cost estimate but has not publicly released it. • Other unresolved elements to allow the project to proceed include possible long-term state tax or royalty changes or deals and state investment, if any, given the state's 25% ownership in the project's development. Legislature Welcomes New Members in House and Senate • Following the resignation of Senators Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) and Shelly Hughes (R -Palmer) due to their respective bids for Lieutenant Governor and Governor in this year's election, Governor Dunleavy appointed former Representatives Cathy Tilton (R-Wasilla) and George Rauscher (R -Sutton) to their seats. Consequently, the vacancies in the House were filled by Steve St. Clair (replacing Tilton) and Garett Nelson (replacing Rauscher). • Leadership & Committee Changes: In addition to the new appointments in the House and Senate, the House minority chose Rep. Delena Johnson (R -Palmer) to replace Rep. Mia Costello (R - Anchorage) as Minority Leader, and the Senate minority chose Senator Mike Cronk (R- Tok/Northway) to fill the role of minority leader, a position left vacant by Shower's departure. Lastly, an updated committee list can be found here. Other Capitol News Legislature Fails to Override Governor's Veto of SB 113: In the first week of session, a joint floor session of the legislature failed to override the governor's veto of Senate Bill No. 113 by a vote of 35-25. The bill would generate an estimated $25-65 million annually for public education programs by taxing out-of-state and international corporations to pay corporate taxes based on location of their sales rather than the location of their physical infrastructure. New versions of the proposal have been introduced by the House Rules Committee and as a part of the governor's fiscal plan. • Defined Benefit Pension Bill Moves: House Bill No. 78 by the House Finance Committee creates a new defined benefit (DB) plan option for new public employees. The bill passed the House at the end of last session and moved out of the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee on January 30. The latest version requires new employees must join the new DB plan. The measure now moves to the Senate Finance Committee. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 Summary of State Legislation Below is a list of legislative measures of interest, divided into six main topics: fiscal measures, general municipal issues, education measures, fishery & resource issues, energy matters, and election & voting issues. House measures are described first, followed by Senate measures. Companion bills (measures in both bodies) are listed together. Priority focus will be on those likely to get traction. Happy to address other measures if asked. More information about these measures can be found at Alaska Municipal League Legislative Tracker or Alaska State Legislature. Check out what your legislators are doing. New bills are in BLUE, change in status in RED, and passed bills in GREEN. From one swamp to another? Fiscal Measures Measure Summary Status HJR 10 by Schrage Creates a single account in the Permanent Fund and allows no more HJR 10 pending House FIN SJR 14 by Senate FIN than an annual 5% POMV draw. SJR 14 pending Senate FIN HJR 30 by governor Constitutional amendment enshrining Permanent Fund dividend based HJR 30 referred Finance on 50/50 split between dividends and government services. Combines two accounts in Fund capping annual draw at 5%. Part of governor's fiscal plan HB 263/SB 213 by FY 2027 Operating Budget: Fully funds BSA including $700 per pupil HB 263 referred House Finance governor increase approved last August. Funds school debt reimbursement at SB 213 referred Senate Finance 100%. HB 264/SB 214 by FY 2027 Capital Budget: No funds for renewable energy grants or K-12 HB 264 referred House Finance governor major maintenance projects. Transportation match in supplemental. SB 214 referred Senate Finance HB 209 by Fields Caps the amount for annual PFD at $1,000 and limits payment to a Pending Judiciary needs -based system. HB 274/SB 222 by Requires sunset review of all state agencies by the Legislative Budget HB 274 referred House L&C, FIN governor & Audit Committee every six years. Sunsets agency unless legislature SB 222 referred Senate Finance acts by law to continue. Part of governor's fiscal plan. HB 275/SB 223 by Amends state's appropriation limit by reducing allowable growth in state HB 275 referred Senate Finance governor spending from 5% to 1 %. Part ofgovernor's fiscal plan SB 223 referred Senate Finance HB 284/SB 227 by Proposes a temporary 2% sales tax which increases to 4% April thru HB 284 sched. House FIN 2/5, 2/6 governor September. Also increases oil taxes, adds online corporate income tax SB 227 scheduled Senate RES 2/6 vetoed SB 113 and eliminates state's corporate income tax in 2031. SJR 2 by Claman Proposes constitutional amendment to change veto override threshold Passed State Affairs 1/22/26 from 3/4ths to two-thirds of legislature. SJR 5 by Kaufman Proposes constitutional amendment to convert the Permanent Fund to Pending Judiciary a single account with a maximum 5.5% POMV allowed. Places dividend in the constitution with formula subject to voter approval. SB 24 by Stevens Proposes state retail tax of 25% on e -cigarette products and changes SB 24 pending House FIN HB 49 by Hannan thea a to use tobacco from 19 to 21 for possession. HB 49 pending House FIN SB 92 by Senate Proposes a 9.4% tax on income over $5 million earned by S corpora- Pending Rules Resources tions. The bill targets Hilcor , the company that runs Prudhoe Bay. SB 96 by Senate Rules Extends sunset date for education tax credits. Fixes legal problem with Signed into law by governor 7/30/25 similar bill passed last year. SB 109 by Hoffman Institutes a 75/25 split of the annual permanent fund draw between Pending Finance entire committee state services and the dividend. SB 112 by Senate Rules Reforms Alaska's per barrel oil tax credit to increase state revenue and Pending Resources tightens its use. SB 113 by Senate Rules Amends state's corporate income tax to include online sales from I SB 113 override vote failed 1/22/26 I HB 280 by House Rules outside corporations. HB 280 referred House Finance Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 General Municipal Issues Measure Summary Status HB 3 by Rauscher Moves regular legislative sessions from Juneau to Anchorage. Pending CRA HB 13 by Gray Permits a municipality to exempt or partially exempt from taxation a Pending Senate CRA structure converted from a short-term to long-term rental unit. HB 17 by Rauscher Removes PERS retirement eligibility restrictions for disabled veterans Pending Senate Finance with service -connected condition. HB 29 by Vance Allows municipalities and school district to join state's health insurance HB 29 pending House EDC SB 5 by Hughes program. SB 5 pending Senate EDC HB 41 by Allard HB 41/SB 26 places Alaska permanently on daylight saving time if HB 41 pending House STA SB 26 by Merrick federal law changes are enacted by Congress. SB 102 exempts SB 26 pending House STA SB 102 by Senate STA Alaska from daylight savings time. HB 229 is a companion to SB 102. SB 102 pending Senate Rules HB 229 by Holland HB 229 referred House STA HB 42 by Allard Eliminates moratorium on ability to issue new debt using the school HB 42 pending Education bond debt reimbursement program. HB 60/SB 67 by governor Increases purchase price differential for required in-state purchases of HB 60 pending House L&C food & fishery products by the state, municipalities & school districts. SB 67 pending Senate RES HB 107 by Tomaszewski Allows school districts and other public employers to participate in the Pending Finance Supplemental Benefits System. HB 108 by Rauscher Provides certain peace officers a choice between a defined benefit Pending State Affairs pension versus the current 401 k plan. HB 133 by Himschoot Creates a payment deadline for the state of 30 days for all grants or HB133 heard/held H FIN 1/22, 1/29 SB 129 by Kawasaki other agreements, with a 21 -day deadline if federal funds involved. SB 129 sched. Senate CRA 2/3 HB 146 by Hall Clarifies requirement in state law prohibiting public employers from Pending State Affairs disclosing certain personal information such as email addresses. HB 155 by Foster Expands only allowable local options on sale of alcohol to include Pending CRA restaurant licensee, beverage dispensary, or municipal package store. HB 163 by Underwood Requires 4 -year terms for municipal governing bodies and school Pending CRA boards. Moves Election Day to November and makes it a legal holiday. HB 169 by Tomaszewski Increases state property tax exemption for senior citizens, disabled Pending CRA veterans and widow/widower provision from $150,000 to $250,000. HB 193 by Hall Creates paid parental leave program using unemployment insurance Pending Finance funds. Increases funding for Success Training Employment Program. HB 254 by Vance Prohibits an increase in municipal property tax assessments by no Referred CRA, L&C more than 5% over the previous ear's assessed value. HB 286 by Elam Allows a municipality to enact an optional property tax exemption for Referred CRA, Finance volunteer firefighters, and EMS or mobile intensive care paramedics. SJR 3 by Claman Proposes constitutional amendment to limit regular sessions of the Pending Judiciary legislature to 90 days. SB 10 by Dunbar Requires state to procure a family leave insurance plan. Political Pending Labor & Commerce subdivisions may elect to join. SB 21 by Wielechowski Creates Alaska Word & Save Program for employees who are not part Pending Finance of a qualified retirement plan. SB 27 by Kiehl Allows teachers & other public employees a choice between a defined Pending Labor & Commerce benefit DB pension versus the current defined contribution DC plan. SB 28 by Giessel Provides defined benefit plan for all new public employees. L&C CS SB 28 pending Senate L&C HB 78 by House Finance requires new employees must join the new DB plan. HB 78 passed Senate L&C 1/30 SB 34 by Giessel Repeals 90 -day session limit. Scheduled Finance 2/3 SB 42 by Gray -Jackson Omnibus law enforcement reform bill adding required municipal police Pending Community & Regional officer standards and reporting of incidents of use of force. Affairs SB 50 by Dunbar Amends state law to require a housing plan under the comprehensive Pending House Rules Ian requirement for first and second class boroughs. SB 53 by Gray -Jackson Imposes accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies in Pending State Affairs Alaska including a municipal police department. SB 55 by Stedman Requires all TRS/PERS employers to participate in SBS system for Pending Finance those not in social security. Amended in L&C to shift most costs to employers through 2037. SB 63 by Cronk Changes makeup of Local Boundary Commission to require one Pending Rules member from unorganized borough. Requires members from each judicial district to live and vote in that district. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 Measure Summan����� Imposes contribution requirement on TRS/PERS employers for past Scheduled Labor & Commerce 2/2 SB 81 by Stedman Provides added medical coverage for children with disabilities. service liability. Likely contradicts current requirement for state to cover. Requires school districts provide free breakfast and lunch subject to SB 153 by Yundt Exempts municipal service area boards from all requirements of state's Pending CRA Open Meetings Act. Establishes a student loan repayment pilot program at the SB 162 by Cronk Prohibits home rule boroughs or general law municipalities from SB 162 pending Senate STA HB 1 by McCabe imposing a sales or use tax on sale or exchange of old/silverspecie. HB 1 pending House Finance SB 184 by Senate Extends moratorium on the school debt reimbursement program from Pending Rules Finance July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027. Requires DEED to establish a centralized program for deaf students SB 198 by Kaufman Reduces requirement under current TRS/PERS DC plans to qualify for Scheduled Labor & Commerce 2/6 SB 8 pending Senate Finance medical benefits to 25 years. Districts must designate sports team as male, female or co-ed & bars SB 200 by Bjorkman Requires Schedule F (Form 1040) or similar information to access the Referred CRA, Resources exemption provisions of AS 29.45.060 for farm ora ricultural land. Establishes a five-year pilot program for state -tribal education compact Education Measures Measure Summary Status Increases charter school funding if districts receive extra funds. Pending Education HB 9 by Carrick Provides added medical coverage for children with disabilities. HB 12 by Dibert Requires school districts provide free breakfast and lunch subject to Pending Education appropriation. HB 28 by Story Establishes a student loan repayment pilot program at the Pending Senate Education Commission on Postsecondary Education. HB 38 by Saddler Allows SBS participation by TRS employees for those not in social Pending Labor & Commerce security. HB 39 by Allard Requires DEED to establish a centralized program for deaf students SB 8 by Gray -Jackson with residential services. SB 8 pending Senate Finance HB 40 by Allard Districts must designate sports team as male, female or co-ed & bars Pending Judiciary trans ender girls from femalesports. HB 59/SB 66 by governor Establishes a five-year pilot program for state -tribal education compact HB 59 pending House EDC schools working with five tribes. SB 66 pending Senate EDC HB 69 by Himschoot Legislature approved a stripped -down version with a BSA increase of Vetoed by governor 4/17, override $1,000 per student only. vote failed 33-27 4/22 HB 76/SB 82 by governor Omnibus education bill on charter school approval, cell phone bans, HB 76 pending House EDC allowing open enrollment and several funding initiatives outside the SB 82 pending Senate EDC BSA. HB 98 by Fields Establishes maximum K-12 pupil -teacher ratios for certain classrooms HB 98 pending Education HB 165 by Coulombe at public schools. HB 165 pending Education HB 112 by Bynum Provides a special appropriation of $680 more in the Base Student Pending Finance Allocation for FY 2026. HB 122 by Prax Eliminates the mandatory Required Local Contribution from K-12 Pending Education Foundation Formula. HB 152 by Galvin Reimposes an education head tax on income of individuals, S -Corp Pending State Affairs partners, trust and estates. HB 163 by Underwood Requires 4 -year terms for all local school boards. Makes Election Day Pending CRA a legal holiday. HB 166 by Rauscher Requires DEED to develop opioid abuse awareness & prevention Pending Education curriculum for grades 6-12. HB 183 by Story Increases funding to a full-time equivalent count for students in a Pending Finance district -wide early education program. HB 204/SB 182 by New K-12 funding bill with a $560 BSA increase, open enrollment, HB 204 pending House Finance governor charter schools reform, and more money for correspondence study & SB 182 pending Senate Finance reading incentive grants. HB 212 by Story Clarifies in-kind contributions by a school district are not subject to Pending Education local required contribution cap. HB 219 by Costello Creates new corporate income tax credit for support of career and Pending Labor & Commerce technical education. HB 223 by Schwanke Increase funding for correspondence study using the special needs Pending Education factor and intensive services figure. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 Measure HB 231 by Frier Summa Creates teacher bonus payments, exit interviews, reopener for former, Status Referred Education, Finance non -vested PERS DB members in TRS DC to stay in DB, and broadens rural eligibility for Teacher Education Loan Program. HB237 Underwood Creates new mathematics education program modeled after approach HB 237 referred House EDC, FIN SB 197 by Hughes under the Alaska Reads Act. SB 197 referred Senate EDC, FIN HB 240 by D. Nelson Requires school districts to adopt a digital harassment & non- Referred Education, Finance consensual digital impersonation policy. HB 246 by Josephson Increases required funding amount for special education service Referred Education, Finance agency by 16%. HB 261 by Story Changes K-12 annual enrollment counts using past year or average of Scheduled Education 2/2, 2/6 last three whichever is higher. HB 248 by Galvin Requires correspondence assessment participation to equal or exceed Referred Education, Finance a district's assessment rate. HB 256 by Stapp Creates new funding factor for students of military families and a Referred Military & Veteran Affairs, purple star designation program. Education, Finance SJR 22 by Tobin Constitutional amendment recognizing cultural heritage of Alaska Referred Education, State Affairs Natives & American Indians in state's public educations stem. SB 3 by Hughes Requires school districts to allow arming of individuals if requested Pending Education subject to various requirements. SB 6 by Gray -Jackson Requires education in history & contributions of Asian Americans and Scheduled House Education 2/2, Pacific Islanders in the U.S. 2/6 SB 20 by Gray -Jackson Requires DEED to develop and implement education of public SB 20 sched. Senate Finance 2/3 HB 92 by Gray students with hands-on CPR training. HB 92 pending House Education SB 22 by Wielechowski Requires school districts to provide all high school students a financial SB 22 pending Senate FIN HB 90 by Eischeid literacy education course. HB 90 pending House FIN SB 23 by Stevens Adds civics exam requirement to graduate from secondary school. SB 23 pending Senate Finance HB 168 by Johnson HB 168 pending House EDC SB 41 by Gray -Jackson Directs DEED to develop guidelines for mental health instruction in SB 41 pending Senate Finance HB 105 by Galvin consultation with the Health department and others. HB 105 pending House Rules SS for SB 46 by Claman Replaces current K-12 education funding mechanism with a direct Pending Education appropriation. SB 93 by Tobin Amends foundation formula to count a student in early education as a Pending Finance full-time equivalent student. SB 101 by Gray -Jackson Requires DEED to establish a health and personal safety program for Pending Education K-12 public schools. SB 127 by Gray -Jackson Adds required services for visually impaired children including braille Pending Education instruction. SB 143 by Yundt Permits municipalities to use four-year terms for school board SB 143 pending Senate CRA HB 160 by Moore members. I HB 160 pending House Education SB 146 by Senate Finance Permits use of REAA & small municipal school district fund for Mt. SB 146 pending Senate Finance HB 174 by Burke Ed ecumbe & teacher housing projects. HB 174 vetoed 7/30/25 SB 151 by Bjorkman Requires school districts adopt a policy on students with live head lice. Pending Finance Students cannot attend school. SB 187 b Wielechowski Prohibits certain food additives in public school meals. Pending Education SB 204 by Cronk Allows school board member to substitute teach. Prohibits felons from Scheduled Education 2/4 serving on school board. SB 206 by Tobin Requires reporting of bullying in schools and suicide threats. Creates Referred HSS, Finance firearm safe storage grant fund. SB 209 by Bjorkman Adds high school graduation requirement for civics, US history & state Referred Education, Finance history proficiency. SB 210 by Tobin Adds state policy to encourage recognition of Indigenous cultures in Referred Education, Finance public education. Fishery & Resources Issues Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 Measure Summary Status HB 33 by Stutes Allows members of Game or Fisheries Boards to deliberate and discuss Pending Senate CRA SB 149 pending Senate L&C matters if they or a family member have a personal or financial interest. Requires certain utilities to provide net metering service and establishes HB 93 by Himschoot Changes hunting, trapping and sport fishing residency requirements to Passed House 1/30/26 SB 150 pending Senate L&C match allowable absences to receive a permanent fund dividend. Places 20% of carbon offset revenue into the renewable energy grant HB 111/SB 108 by Authorizes finfish farming in freshwater for fish such as tilapia, catfish, HB 111 pending House FSH governor or carp. Prohibits the farming of salmon. SB 108 pending Senate RES HB 116 by House FSH Exempts cooperative agreements for commercial fishing from insurance HB 116 signed into law 7/24/25 SB 115 by Senate RLS regulation. Submitted on behalf of Seafood Industry Task Force. SB 115 pending Senate L&C HB 117 by House FSH Allows set gillnet entry permit holders to fish cooperatively. The Pending Rules Pending Finance cooperative can consist of no more than 10 permit holders. electronics recycling advisory council and grant program authority. HB 125 by Jimmie Changes Board of Fisheries composition to provide two seats for Pending Senate CRA Pending Resources subsistence fishing, two for commercial, two for sport and one for a I clean energy projects to obtain a license for use of state lands. fisheries scientist. Establishes the Alaska Climate Change Emergency Response HB 129 by House FSH Extends fisheries product development tax credit program until 2030 HB 129 pending House FIN SB 130 by Senate RLS and expands it. Submitted on behalf of Seafood Industry Task Force. SB 130 pending Senate FIN HB 203 by McCabe Prohibits use of trawl or dredge fishing gear that makes substantial Pending Fisheries bottom contact with the seafloor in state waters. HB 233 by Edgmon Prohibits hard rock mining activities within the watershed of Bristol Bay Pending Fisheries Fisheries Reserve. HB 253 by Bynum Expands access to the state fisheries enhancement loan program to Referred FSH, Finance qualified regional associations and federally recognized tribes. Hb 266/SB 216 by Creates limitations on transfer of big game hunting permits to only HB 266 referred RES, FIN governor qualified persons and only before first day of the relevant open season. SB 216 referred RES, FIN SB 29 by Bjorkman Adds executive director for Big Game Commercial Services Board. Pending House Finance SB 80 by Senate Labor & Extends termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board Signed into law 7/3/25 Commerce from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2032. SB 97 by Senate Rules Establishes big game commercial concession permit program on state Signed into law 6/24/25 land, starting with a pilot program. Fixes problem created last year. SB 105/HB 109 by Expands existing remote cabin sites program to increase access to SB 105 pending Senate RES governor state lands for lease and purchase. HB 109 pending House RES SB 131/HB 135 by Allows the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to promote SB 131 pending Senate Finance governor Alaskan mariculture products. HB 135 pending House Fisheries SB 135 by Senate Rules Amends sharing of state fisheries taxes to increase municipal share to Pending Finance 60% until 2035. Submitted on behalf of Seafood Industry Task Force. SB 156 by Senate Rules Provides one-time infusion of money to the Commercial Fishing & SB 156 vetoed 7/16/25 HB 199 by House FSH Agriculture Bank. Submitted on behalf of Seafood Industry Task Force. HB 199 pending House Rules SB 199 by Giessel Repeals the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Limited Entry Commission Referred Resources, Finance and transfers its duties to Department of Fish & Game. Energy Matters Measure HB 153 by Holland Summary Establishes a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) for Alaska Status HB 153 pending House Energy SB 149 by Wielechowski and requires inclusion in an integrated resource plan. SB 149 pending Senate L&C HB 164/SB 150 by Requires certain utilities to provide net metering service and establishes HB 164 pending House Energy governor a net metering reimbursement fund at Alaska Energy Authority. SB 150 pending Senate L&C HB 196 by Burke Places 20% of carbon offset revenue into the renewable energy grant Pending Energy fund and requires AEA to provide technical support to communities under 2,000 in population to prepare grant applications for projects. SB 16 by Myers Provides a simplified rate filing procedure for utility rate adjustments Pending Labor & Commerce subject to Regulatory Commission of Alaska approval. SB 61 by Tobin Establishes an electronic products stewardship program. Includes Pending Finance electronics recycling advisory council and grant program authority. SB 91 by Senate Creates new program at Department of Natural Resources to allow Pending Resources Resources I clean energy projects to obtain a license for use of state lands. SB 120 by Gray -Jackson Establishes the Alaska Climate Change Emergency Response Pending Finance Commission, with 9 municipal representatives out of 16 members. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 Election &Voting Issues Measure Summary Status HB 16 by Schrage Establishes schedule of campaign contribution limits for individuals & HB 16 pending Senate Rules SB 116 by Senate STA groups. Includes inflation adjuster. SB 116 pending Senate Finance HIS 21 by Story Allows voter preregistration for minors at least 16 years of age and Pending Finance keeps the registration confidential. HB 43 by Schrage Omnibus reform bill allowing same day registration, ballot tracking & Pending Finance curing, postage -paid absentee ballots and other reforms. HB 63/SB 70 by governor Numerous changes including repeal of PFD voter registration, reducing HB 63 pending House STA early voting period, and requiring receipt of absentee ballots by election SB 70 pending Senate STA date. HB 100 by Fields Imposes a 5% tax on federal campaign spending in state. Pending State Affairs SB 64 by Senate Rules Senate majority reform bill includes same day registration, ballot Heard & held House Finance 1/29 tracking & curing, and postage -paid absentee ballots. New CS removes repeal of signature verification. SB 179 by Senate Amends ranked choice voting by reducing number of advancing Pending State Affairs Judiciary candidates from 4 to 3 and allowing voters to rank up to two choices. Mark Hickey & Andrea Watts February 1, 2026 CONTRACTS TRANSMITTAL FORM RETENTION SCHEDULE: CL -09 CONTRACTS Records related to obligations under contracts, leases, and other agreements between the Borough and outside parties, successful bids, and proposals. Active records are kept by the corresponding department. Apply retention (plus 4 years) once contract or agreement expires, or once product is procured. Apply retention (plus 25 years) for agreements that involve real property. DATE: 11 /10/25 TRANSMITTED BY: Aimee Williams DEPT: Manager CONTRACT NO.: FY 2026-27 VENDOR OR CONTRACTOR: Hickey & Associates CONTRACT TITLE(Please provide details that are available such as purpose and/or the amount): Agreement for Lobbying Services Between Kodiak Island Borough and Hickey & Associates Administrative contracts are contracts approved by the manager that are within the spending authority allowed by code. Assembly approved contracts are beyond the manager's spending authority and require approval by the Assembly during a meeting. APPROVED BY: Assembly DATE OF APPROVAL: 10/16/25 TYPE OF CONTRACT: Contract PROVIDE DETAILS FOR ANY AUTOMATIC RENEWALS OR EXTENSIONS BELOW: EXPIRATION OR REVIEW DATE: 12/31/2028 PURGE DATE: 12/31/2035 If there's no expiration date or the contract is open-ended, enter 9999 in the date field and explain when it should be flagged for review: Are all relevant attachments, exhibits, referenced documents attached? 0 Are the successful bids and proposals incorporated in the attachments? ❑ ONLY COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE RECORD AMENDS, EXTENDS, IS A CHANGE ORDER, OR AN ADDENDUM TO AN EXISTING CONTRACT DATE: CONTRACT NO.: FY APPROVED BY: Select One REQUESTED BY: CATEGORY: Select One TYPE OF CONTRACT: Select One PROVIDE DETAILS FOR ANY AUTOMATIC RENEWALS OR EXTENSIONS BELOW: EXPIRATION DATE: PURGE DATE: If there is no expiration/purge date, enter 9999 as the year for open-ended contracts AND explain the process below on how or when it should be flagged for review. Rev. 04/09/2025 AGREEMENT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES BETWEEN KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AND HICKEY & ASSOCIATES 1 . Hickey & Associates (hereinafter the 'Contractor) agrees to represent the Kodiak Island Borough (hereinafter the "Borough') from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. 2. The firm will represent the Kodiak Island Borough before the Alaska State Legislature and Stale Administration. Representation will be focused on the various projects and issues the Borough will have before the Legislature and administrative agencies of the State of Alaska. Borough representatives will assist with representation as appropriate on any legislative or agency issues. 3. The firm will report directly to the Borough Manager of the Kodiak Island Borough. Mr. Hickey will travel to Kodiak to meet with the Manager, Mayor, and Assembly at least once each year during the term of the contract at a mutually agreeable time. 4. The firm will provide the Borough Manager with regular updates by phone with the progress of the Borough's projects during the term of this contract. A monthly, written status report during session and supplemental written reports during the interim as well as notification of opportunities to testify or provide comments on behalf of the community, as events warrant, is required. When representatives of the Kodiak Island Borough travel to Juneau, a schedule of appointments in advance of the travel date is to be provided. 5. Kodiak Island Borough priorities for this agreement are the following items: A. Representation of all Kodiak Island Borough issues and concerns before legislative bodies and administrative agencies of the State of Alaska. B. The Kodiak Island Borough Capital Improvement Program as adopted by resolution of the Assembly. 6. The fixed fee for the above services will be $ 45,000 per year, or a total of $90,000 for the contract period. $33,000 of the annual fee will be payable on the first of the month during the six months of the session (January through June). The remaining $12,000 will be payable on a quarterly basis for the last two quarters of the year (September 1 and December 1). Extraordinary out-of-pocket expenses defined as direct expenses for borough directed travel and major entertainment/meal expenses shall be reimbursed over and above the fixed fee and must be approved in advance by the KIB Manager. The Contractor will pay for the annual trips required under paragraph # 3 above. Contract No. FY2026-27 7. The parties agree the contract may be terminated by either party with or without cause, by providing the other party with a written notice of 30 (thirty) days. If the Borough terminates this agreement and termination falls between scheduled payment dates, the Contractor shall be compensated on a pro -rated basis. This agreement constitutes the full agreement between the parties. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Aimee Williams, Borough Manager b'7 NOV 25 Dale ATTE T: No a M. Javier, MMC, BorotPh Clerk 1 oij 10 0,0? Date HIC Y118Zre CTA E lvlaji i�i n o- Dale Contract No. FY2026-27