Legislature(2025 - 2026)
2025-07-30 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1363 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday July 30, 2025 First Supplement ENROLLMENT HCR 6 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:25 p.m., June 6: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6(MLV) Commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Legislative Resolve No. 17 The following memorandum dated May 27 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CS HCR 6(MLV), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 2: Delete "Corps'" Insert "Corps's"" HJR 5 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1364 copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:10 p.m., June 6: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am S Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to reinstate the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 and make the funding mechanism in the Act permanent. Legislative Resolve No. 8 The following memorandum dated May 28 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in HJR 5 am S, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 5: Delete "Nick" Insert "Nicholas"" HJR 9 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:45 p.m., June 6: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act. Legislative Resolve No. 9 The following memorandum dated May 28 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHJR 9(HSS), which has been corrected in enrolling: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1365 Page 1, line 13, following "Act": Insert "of 2022"" HJR 11 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:45 a.m., May 22 with a manifest error memorandum (page 1357): CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(RES) am S Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 5 HJR 13 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:05 p.m., June 17: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(MLV) Urging the President of the United States to expand evacuation efforts for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas, including resumption of evacuation flights organized by the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts; urging the United States Department of State to secure legal protections and humanitarian assistance for Special Immigrant Visa applicants; urging the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States Department of Homeland Security to expedite the review of applications for Special Immigrant Visas; and requesting that the United States Secretary of State provide a report to Congress regarding efforts to reinstate evacuation flights for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas. Legislative Resolve No. 15 The following memorandum dated June 2 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1366 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHJR 13(MLV), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 6: Following "Efforts": Insert ", U.S. Department of State" Delete "Senior Official Performing the Duties of the" Insert "Acting Deputy"" HJR 15 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:45 p.m., June 6: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(CRA) am S Urging the Governor, the Department of Natural Resources, division of forestry and fire protection, the Department of Public Safety, municipalities of the state and relevant wildfire planning and response agencies, and the Alaska delegation in Congress to prepare for the 2025 wildfire season. Legislative Resolve No. 7 The following memorandum dated May 27 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHJR 15(CRA) am S, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 5: Delete the first occurrence of "and" Following the second occurrence of "and": Insert "to" Page 3, line 28: Delete "Michael" Insert "Mike" 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1367 Page 4, line 1, following "Alvin": Insert "D." Page 4, line 2: Delete "Christopher" Insert "Chris" Page 4, line 13: Delete "Patty" Insert "Patricia"" HJR 25 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:05 p.m., June 17: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 am Supporting and encouraging the continued recruitment and retention of international educators on J-1 and H-1B visas in the state. Legislative Resolve No. 16 The following memorandum dated May 30 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in HJR 25 am, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 1, line 14: Delete "twelve" Insert "12" Page 3, line 3, following the second occurrence of "and": Insert "an"" HB 31 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1368 copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:15 p.m., July 1: HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund." HB 35 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:05 a.m., July 15: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(JUD) "An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners; and relating to identification cards." HB 53 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:30 a.m., May 27 with a fiscal note packet (page 1312): CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum dated May 23 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CCS HB 53(brf sup maj fld H), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 79, lines 22 - 23: Delete "[AND SOCIAL SERVICES]" 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1369 Page 85, line 12: Delete "items" Insert "item" Page 94, line 6: Delete "are" Insert "is" Page 94, line 11: Delete "are" Insert "is" Page 96, line 26: Delete "fall" Insert "falls"" HB 55 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:30 a.m., May 27: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." The following letter dated May 20 to Mr. Brent Fisher, Chair, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, was attached: "Dear Mr. Fisher: Pursuant to the requirements of AS 37.14.005(c), this letter and the enclosed report describe the funding for FY26 Mental Health programs. The appropriations contained in HB 55 follow the FY26 Mental Health Trust Authority's funding recommendations for the State's integrated comprehensive mental health program. While the statute requires reporting only on general fund expenditures, information regarding expenditures of Authority receipts is also included in the attached report. 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1370 Below are the funding differences in HB 55, relative to the Governor's FY26 Mental Health Trust Authority budget proposal and the recommendations of the Trust. Operating • Legislature denied the Governor's request for $200.0 GF/MH to extend support for the Strengthening Healthcare Access Recruitment Program (SHARP); • Legislature initiated a fund source change in the Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Grants allocation which replaced $518.0 GF/MH with AD T&P Fund, and then initiated a corresponding fund source change in the Therapeutic Courts allocation to replace $518.0 AD T&P Fund with GF/MH in order to align fund sources with their statutory designation; • Legislature added a new $100.0 GF/MH Increment to the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion allocation to increase funding for dementia education and prevention; • Legislature increased funding by $2,700.0 GF/MH for early intervention and infant learning programs and added a new $3,020.0 GF/MH Increment to fund the expansion of infant learning programs, for a total addition of $5,720.0 GF/MH in the Early Intervention/Infant Learning Programs allocation; • Legislature denied the Governor's request for $750.0 GF/MH to support a crisis call center in the Behavioral Health Administration allocation; • Legislature denied the Governor's request for $200.0 GF/MH to extend direct support for professional training and development in the Senior and Disabilities Services Administration allocation; • Legislature decremented $45.0 GF/MH from the base in the Senior and Disabilities Services Administration allocation, which was equal to an amount absent from the Governor's request and related to a Trust recommendation to extend the development of targeted outcome data using GF/MH only and withdrawing prior MHTAAR support; • Legislature denied the Governor's request for $50.0 GF/MH to extend crisis intervention team and behavioral health training and programs for first responders in the Alaska State Trooper Detachments allocation; • Legislature denied the Governor's request for $200.0 GF/MH ($300.0 was recommended by the Trust but only $200.0 was requested) to extend the Alaska Training Cooperative in the University's Anchorage Campus allocation. 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1371 Capital • Legislature approved the Governor's request for $575.0 GF/MH for home modifications and upgrades through the Senior and Disability Services Division, which was half the Trust's recommendation of $1,150.0; • Legislature approved the Governor's request for $700.0 GF/MH for coordinated community transportation in the Alaska Transit Office, which was below the Trust's recommendation of $1,000.0; • Legislature approved the Governor's request for $1,750.0 AHFC Div for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation beneficiary and special needs housing; this deviates from the Trust's recommendation to use GF/MH; • Legislature approved the Governor's request for $9,200.0 AHFC Div for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's homeless assistance program; this deviates from the Trust's recommendation to use GF/MH and is greater than the Trust's recommended funding amount of $2,850.0. The attached report provides a summary of FY26 Operating & Capital appropriations included in HB 55. If you have questions regarding the enclosed reports, please contact Valerie Rose of the Legislative Finance Division at 465-5411. Sincerely, /s/ /s/ Representative Josephson Senator Hoffman Conference Committee, Chair Conference Committee, Vice-Chair Enclosures 1. FY26 Mental Health Appropriations Summary (HB 55)" HB 70 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:45 a.m., June 30: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(HSS) "An Act relating to emergency medical services for operational 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1372 canines; relating to the powers, duties, and liability of emergency medical technicians and mobile intensive care paramedics; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to civil liability of veterinarians; and providing for an effective date." HB 75 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:35 p.m., May 27 with a legislative letter of intent (Senate Journal page 1223): SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(STA) "An Act relating to national criminal history record checks for certain employees of the Department of Revenue; relating to allowable absences for eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum dated May 22 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 75(STA), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 29, following "the": Insert "United States" Page 4, line 30, following "Guard,": Insert "and" Page 4, line 30: Delete "and the Commissioned Corps of" Page 4, line 31: Delete "and Public Health Services" Insert "Commissioned Officer Corps, and the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service"" 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1373 HB 116 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:15 p.m., July 1: HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act exempting from insurance regulation cooperative agreements entered into by two or more persons engaged in commercial fishing for the purpose of paying claims or losses." HB 121 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:45 a.m., June 30: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(STA) "An Act relating to the practice of accounting; relating to private professional conservators; amending Rule 17(e), Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum dated May 29 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS HB 121(STA), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 12: Delete "[BUT WHO]" Insert "[BUT] who" Page 4, line 19: Delete "may" Insert "[MAY]"" HB 123 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1374 copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:05 p.m., June 17: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) "An Act relating to vehicle rental taxes; relating to the issuance of subpoenas related to tax records; and providing for an effective date." HB 174 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:05 p.m., June 17: HOUSE BILL NO. 174 "An Act relating to the regional educational attendance area and small municipal school district fund; relating to Mt. Edgecumbe High School; and relating to teacher housing." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HR 1 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Establishing a House Special Committee on Fisheries. House Resolve No. 1 HR 2 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Establishing a House Special Committee on Tribal Affairs. House Resolve No. 2 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1375 HR 3 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3 Establishing a House Special Committee on Energy. House Resolve No. 3 HR 4 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4 Establishing a House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs. House Resolve No. 4 HCR 6 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6(MLV) Commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Legislative Resolve No. 17 HJR 4 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RLS) Urging the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of the Interior, the United States Board on Geographic 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1376 Names, and the members of the state's delegation in Congress to maintain Denali as the official name for the tallest mountain in North America. Legislative Resolve No. 1 HJR 5 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am S Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to reinstate the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 and make the funding mechanism in the Act permanent. Legislative Resolve No. 8 HJR 9 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act. Legislative Resolve No. 9 HJR 11 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(RES) am S Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 5 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1377 HJR 13 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(MLV) Urging the President of the United States to expand evacuation efforts for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas, including resumption of evacuation flights organized by the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts; urging the United States Department of State to secure legal protections and humanitarian assistance for Special Immigrant Visa applicants; urging the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States Department of Homeland Security to expedite the review of applications for Special Immigrant Visas; and requesting that the United States Secretary of State provide a report to Congress regarding efforts to reinstate evacuation flights for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas. Legislative Resolve No. 15 HJR 15 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(CRA) am S Urging the Governor, the Department of Natural Resources, division of forestry and fire protection, the Department of Public Safety, municipalities of the state and relevant wildfire planning and response agencies, and the Alaska delegation in Congress to prepare for the 2025 wildfire season. Legislative Resolve No. 7 HJR 25 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1378 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 am Supporting and encouraging the continued recruitment and retention of international educators on J-1 and H-1B visas in the state. Legislative Resolve No. 16 HB 75 A message dated June 11 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(STA) "An Act relating to national criminal history record checks for certain employees of the Department of Revenue; relating to allowable absences for eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 7, SLA 2025 Effective Date: January 1, 2026 SCR 5 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 57, relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools. Legislative Resolve No. 3 SCR 6 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1379 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 121, relating to the practice of accounting. Legislative Resolve No. 19 SCR 7 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 75, relating to national criminal history record checks for certain employees of the Department of Revenue; relating to allowable absences for eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; and relating to electronic notice of debt collection executed on a permanent fund dividend. Legislative Resolve No. 10 SCR 8 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 35, relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners. Legislative Resolve No. 20 SCR 9 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1380 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 70, relating to emergency medical services for operational canines; relating to the powers, duties, and liability of emergency medical technicians and mobile intensive care paramedics; and relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. Legislative Resolve No. 21 SSCR 1 A message dated July 11 was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE SPECIAL CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Disapproving Executive Order No. 136. Legislative Resolve No. 2 SJR 8 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Relating to strengthening international relations with Taiwan. Legislative Resolve No. 11 SJR 10 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 am H Encouraging the United States Congress to award Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War the Congressional Gold Medal. Legislative Resolve No. 4 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1381 SJR 12 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(TRA) Urging the United States Congress and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to address outages of National Data Buoy Center stations. Legislative Resolve No. 6 SJR 15 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(HSS) am H Calling on the state's congressional delegation to oppose cuts to federal spending on Medicaid. Legislative Resolve No. 14 SJR 16 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Urging the United States Congress to pass the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act; and urging lawmakers to advocate for policies that guarantee equitable access to vital healthcare. Legislative Resolve No. 12 SJR 17 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1382 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of The Energy Council. Legislative Resolve No. 18 SJR 19 A message dated July 16 was received stating the Governor noted the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(RES) Urging the United States Congress to honor the terms of the Mineral Leasing Act and the Alaska Statehood Act and provide the state with a 90 percent share of all bonuses, royalties, and rentals received by the federal government from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 13 SB 95 A message dated June 24 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to the child care assistance program and the child care grant program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 14, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 96 A message dated June 24 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 96 "An Act relating to education tax credits for certain payments and contributions for child care and child care facilities; relating to the 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1383 insurance tax education credit, the income tax education credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, the property tax education credit, the mining business education credit, the fisheries business education credit, and the fisheries resource landing tax education credit; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 15, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 97 A message dated June 24 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 97 "An Act establishing a big game guide concession area permit program on land in the state; relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board, the Board of Game, the Department of Fish and Game, and the Department of Natural Resources; requiring the Board of Game to establish an initial big game guide concession area; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 16, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 132 A message dated June 24 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 132(FIN) am H "An Act relating to insurance; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 17, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1384 SB 152 A message dated June 11 was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act renaming Ruby Airport as Harold Esmailka Airport; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 8, SLA 2025 Effective Date: June 12, 2025 HB 53 The following letter was dated June 12 and received June 16 at 11:48 a.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: On this date, I have signed, with line item vetoes, the following bill passed during the first session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature, and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 10, SLA 2025 [Effective date: See Chapter] This budget, with line item vetoes, represents the reality of the State of Alaska’s current fiscal situation, that revenue has declined and oil price outlooks continue to fluctuate, calling into question if expenditures can be supported. Difficult decisions were made as a result of a thorough evaluation to prudently invest in agency operations including prioritizing increased funding for education. 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1385 Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 55 The following letter was dated June 12 and received June 16 at 11:48 a.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: On this date, I have signed, with line item vetoes, the following bill passed during the first session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature, and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 11, SLA 2025 [Effective date: July 1, 2025] The Mental Health Capital and Operating budget, with line item vetoes, represents prudent and fiscally responsible investments in the state’s comprehensive mental health program. The vetoes made were the result of a thorough evaluation representing the reality of the State of Alaska’s current fiscal situation. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 70 The following letter was dated July 16 and received July 17 at 3:17 p.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1386 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(HSS) "An Act relating to emergency medical services for operational canines; relating to the powers, duties, and liability of emergency medical technicians and mobile intensive care paramedics; relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; relating to civil liability of veterinarians; and providing for an effective date." HB 70 would authorize emergency medical personnel to provide veterinary treatment and administer controlled substances to operational canines without veterinary licensure. Alaska’s veterinary community warns this approach blurs scopes of practices, increases liability exposure, and duplicates services already available. Given the rarity of canine field emergencies, expanding State authority in this area is neither necessary nor prudent. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 174 The following letter was dated June 24 and received June 25 at 1:45 p.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: HOUSE BILL NO. 174 "An Act relating to the regional educational attendance area and small municipal school district fund; relating to Mt. Edgecumbe High School; and relating to teacher housing." HB 174 would transform the REAA Fund - created originally for rural school construction and later expanded to include major maintenance - by adding Mt. Edgecumbe High School projects and, for the first time, teacher-housing maintenance, a cost traditionally paid by local communities. HB 174 diminishes the equity across school districts that is provided by the Fund and commits the State to a local housing 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1387 obligation, diverting already-scarce dollars away from critical classroom repairs and complicating grant rankings. Additionally, the bill repeals the Fund’s $70 million cash cap, letting unrestricted general-fund cash accumulate without project deadlines and adding ongoing operating costs to the State. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" SB 39 The following letter was dated June 24 and received June 25 at 1:45 p.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(FIN) "An Act relating to loans in an amount of $25,000 or less; relating to financial institutions; relating to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; relating to pawnbroker licensing exemptions; relating to deferred deposit advances; relating to computing interest; and providing for an effective date." SB 39 replaces the State’s existing small-loan framework with substantially reduced rate limits and new compliance requirements. These changes would reduce short-term credit options - particularly for those without access to traditional banking services - while creating enforcement challenges for the State. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" SB 57 The following letter was dated June 12 and received June 16 at 11:48 a.m.: 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1388 "Dear Speaker Edgmon: On this date, I have signed, with line item vetoes, the following bill passed during the first session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature, and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am H(efd fld H) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and repealing appropriations." Chapter No. 12, SLA 2025 [Effective date: See Chapter] This budget, with line item vetoes, represents the reality of the State of Alaska’s current fiscal situation. Difficult decisions were made as a result of a thorough evaluation to prudently invest in communities across Alaska. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" SB 156 The following letter was dated July 16 and received July 17 at 3:17 p.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 156(FSH) "An Act relating to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; relating to the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; relating to certain loans made by 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1389 the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; relating to certain commercial fishing loans; and providing for an effective date." SB 156 would invest $3.69 million in state funds to a private bank so it can offer lower-interest loans. In a year of limited revenues and competing needs, committing scarce public dollars to subsidize a private lender is not prudent. Until long-term fiscal policy is put into place, the State must preserve its limited resources. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" SB 183 The following letter was dated June 11 and received June 16 at 11:48 a.m.: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act relating to hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date." SB 183 would enact a sweeping and likely unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) and the Legislative Auditor, compelling executive-branch agencies to assemble, generate, and furnish information in whatever form the Committee demands and under threat of criminal sanction and mandatory dismissal. The Alaska Supreme Court has long held that a grant by the Legislature of a sweeping discretionary mandate without guidance or limitation is an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power. Article IX, Section 14 of the Alaska Constitution authorizes an auditor to “conduct post-audits as prescribed by law” and to report findings to 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1390 the Legislature and the Governor. The Alaska Constitution does not grant to the Auditor or to LB&A discretion to command the activities of the executive branch by ordering state agency employees to produce work product at their whim and under threat of criminal sanction, nor may the Legislature delegate such an expansive and unchecked authority. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" The following Governor's letter dated June 27 was received: "Dear Honorable Members of the Alaska State Legislature, I write to provide additional explanation of my decision to veto Senate Bill 183 (SB 183) that is well grounded in our Constitution, the principle of separation of powers, and the need for productive governance over political theater. At its core, SB 183 presents serious constitutional concerns by overstepping the boundaries that separate the executive and legislative branches. Alaska’s framers were deliberate in establishing a strong executive – one insulated from undue legislative control and designed to act independently in carrying out the laws and administration of our state. SB 183 erodes this structure by granting legislative entities authority over executive actions in ways that conflict with the constitutional design of our government. More troubling, however, are the baseless and reckless insinuations made by some legislators during the consideration and passage of this bill. Claims or implications that this administration is acting unethically or illegally are unfounded and unsupported by any evidence. Such rhetoric undermines not only the integrity of our institutions, but also the public’s trust in its government, including the very legislators pushing such baseless claims. It must stop. If the concern behind the introduction of SB 183 is truly one of access to, or formatting of information for legislative review, such matters 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1391 can be resolved constructively. My administration is open to working with the Legislature and the Legislative Audit Division to ensure the necessary resources and information and data management systems are in place. But if the unfounded insinuations and accusations continue, I must make it clear: I will not tolerate efforts to politicize the routine functions of government or to weaponize the process for headlines. If any member of this body sincerely believes that illegal or unethical actions have occurred, I encourage you to put those allegations in writing and follow proper legal or procedural channels. If not, then I urge you – out of respect for the Constitution, the offices we hold, and the people we serve – to bring this damaging and irresponsible rhetoric to an end. We face many challenges in Alaska. Our time and energy must be devoted to solving real problems, not inventing them for some political gain. I remain committed to working with the Legislature in good faith and within the bounds of our Constitution to serve the best interests of Alaskans. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 31 A message dated July 24 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to the registration of commercial vessels; and relating to the derelict vessel prevention program fund." Chapter No. 23, SLA 2025 Effective Date: October 22, 2025 HB 116 A message dated July 24 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1392 the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act exempting from insurance regulation cooperative agreements entered into by two or more persons engaged in commercial fishing for the purpose of paying claims or losses." Chapter No. 24, SLA 2025 Effective Date: October 22, 2025 HB 121 A message dated July 23 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(STA) "An Act relating to the practice of accounting; relating to private professional conservators; amending Rule 17(e), Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 22, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 123 A message dated July 10 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) "An Act relating to vehicle rental taxes; relating to the issuance of subpoenas related to tax records; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 18, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1393 SB 47 A message dated June 6 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(RES) "An Act relating to Chugach State Park; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 6, SLA 2025 Effective Date: July 1, 2025 SB 50 A message dated July 15 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 50(L&C) "An Act relating to the comprehensive plans of first and second class boroughs." Chapter No. 19, SLA 2025 Effective Date: October 14, 2025 SB 60 A message dated July 15 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 60 "An Act establishing May 12 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day of Recognition." Chapter No. 20, SLA 2025 Effective Date: October 14, 2025 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1394 SB 80 A message dated June 11 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 80(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; extending the termination date of the Board of Massage Therapists; extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission on Aging; extending the termination date of the Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 9, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 133 A message dated July 15 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(L&C) "An Act relating to prior authorization requests for medical care covered by a health care insurer; relating to a prior authorization application programming interface; relating to step therapy; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 21, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 137 A message dated June 12 was received stating the Governor allowed the following bill to become law without signature and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 137(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1395 Direct-Entry Midwives; extending the termination date of the Board of Nursing; extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 13, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter A Declaration of Disaster Emergency and accompanying letter dated June 18, regarding flood-related damage for the Dalton Highway corridor, were received. The declaration and letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. Revised finance plans and accompanying letter dated July 1, regarding the 2022 Mat-Su Winter storm, 2022 West Coast Storm, and 2023 Spring Flood, were received. The finance plans and letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency and accompanying letter dated July 3, regarding uncontained wildland fires in the Denali Borough, were received. The declaration and letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency and accompanying letter dated July 9, regarding flooding in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, were received. The declaration and letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: A message dated May 30 was received stating the Speaker made the following appointments: Statewide Suicide Prevention Council Representative Hannan Representative Moore 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1396 A letter dated July 8, was received stating the Speaker made the following reappointment: Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board (AS 19.65.210) Wanetta Ayers HB 57 Pursuant to SCS CSHB 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed)-SCHOOLS: COMM. DEVICES/CLASS SIZE/FUNDING (Chapter No. 5, SLA 2025), a message dated June 2 from Speaker Edgmon was received stating the following members have been appointed to the Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Funding: Representative Himschoot, Co-chair Representative Story Representative Ruffridge Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Division of Banking and Securities Alaska Business and Industrial Development Corporations Act 2024 Economic Report (as required by AS 10.13.590) State of Montana Senate Joint Resolution 3 "A Joint Resolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Montana urging the United States Congress to revise commercial driver's license laws." Senate Joint Resolution 9 "A Joint Resolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Montana declaring that the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government are harming the people of Montana and the United States, and urging congress to discipline itself and address the ongoing deficits and debt of the United States before there is no longer any remedy to avoid hyperinflation or a default on the debt of this country." 2025-07-30 House Journal Page 1397 The following audit report was received from the Division of Legislative Audit, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, as required by AS 24.20.311: State of Alaska, Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 57 Pursuant to the May 20 veto override (page 1334), Legal Services assigned the specified chapter number to the following: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am S(reengrossed) "An Act relating to maximum classroom sizes in public schools; relating to education reports; relating to charter schools; relating to student transportation funding; relating to secondary school vocational and technical instruction funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to reading proficiency incentive grants; relating to wireless telecommunications devices in public schools; relating to the use of tax revenue from highly digitized businesses; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing the Task Force on Education Funding; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 5, SLA 2025 Effective Date: See Chapter * * * * * This is the first supplemental journal for the First Session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk