SENATE
FORREST DUNBAR
33rd-34th Legislature (2023 -Present)
Senator Forrest Dunbar
Email: [email protected]
District: J
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-770-3822
Email: [email protected]
District: J
Party: Democrat
Toll-Free: 800-770-3822
Session Contact
State Capitol Room 125
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-465-6944
Interim Contact
1500 W Benson Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-269-0246
State Capitol Room 125
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-465-6944
Interim Contact
1500 W Benson Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-269-0246
Legislative Service
2023-2024 Senator
2025- Senator
2023-2024 Senator
2025- Senator
Legislative Service:
Prime Sponsorship
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCLOSURE OF WAGE INFORMATION | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) L&C | 01/18/2023 | ||
| AK PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP; ELIGIBILITY | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) RLS | 02/19/2024 | ||
| MUNI PROP TAX EXEMPTION/TAX BLIGHTED PROP | SENATOR DUNBAR |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/24/2024 | ||
| PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING PROGRAM | SENATOR DUNBAR |
CHAPTER 54 SLA 24 | 09/05/2024 | ||
| CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND | SENATOR DUNBAR |
HELD TO 5/15 CAL(H) | 05/14/2024 | ||
| DIGITAL PRODUCT REPAIR | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) L&C | 03/22/2023 | ||
| ALASKA VETERANS' POPPY DAY | SENATOR DUNBAR |
CHAPTER 59 SLA 24 | 09/11/2024 | ||
| STATE RESIDENCY: SELL/RENT REAL PROPERTY | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) JUD | 01/16/2024 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHEDELIC MED. TASK FORCE | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) RLS | 03/07/2024 | ||
| CHILD CARE PROVIDER EDUCATION REQUIREMENT | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) HSS | 02/15/2024 | ||
| AIDEA WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(H) RLS | 05/10/2024 | ||
| HOUSING SHORTAGE;PUBLIC-PRIV. PARTNERSHIP | SENATOR DUNBAR |
(S) RLS | 04/19/2024 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ASSISTANCE PARITY | SENATOR DUNBAR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 09/10/2024 | ||
| AMEND ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT | SENATOR DUNBAR |
LEGIS RESOLVE 29 | 09/23/2024 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES | REPRESENTATIVE CARRICK |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 07/20/2023 | ||
| CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST | REPRESENTATIVE CARRICK |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 09/03/2024 | ||
| FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 23 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| OFFICIAL LANG; COUNCIL FOR AK NATIVE LANG | REPRESENTATIVE STORY |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| DESIG. REFRIGERANT USE; PFAS USE/DISPOSAL | REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 08/26/2023 | ||
| VETERINARIANS; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DATA | REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 23 | 07/06/2023 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 23 | 05/25/2023 | ||
| AK COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE APPRECIATION DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MCCORMICK |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 23 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE CRONK |
CHAPTER 11 SLA 23 | 06/21/2023 | ||
| PROFESSION OF PHARMACY | REPRESENTATIVE RUFFRIDGE |
CHAPTER 15 SLA 23 | 07/06/2023 | ||
| STUDENT HUNT/FISH LIC;ANIMAL ADOPT RECORD | REPRESENTATIVE TOMASZEWSKI |
(S)FLD RECEDE (S)AM | 05/15/2024 | ||
| ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR ANCSA CORPS | REPRESENTATIVE C.JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 23 | 08/28/2023 | ||
| COUNSELORS/THERAPISTS/REVIEW ORGS | REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT |
CHAPTER 44 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| ESTABLISH AK MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE STAPP |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 24 | 07/29/2024 | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHEDELIC MED. TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE ARMSTRONG |
CHAPTER 60 SLA 24 | 09/19/2024 | ||
| TEACHERS:OUT-OF-STATE EXPERIENCE, RETIRED | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 24 | 08/26/2024 | ||
| TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR LAPSED NURSE LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVE PRAX |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 24 | 07/29/2024 | ||
| PRISONERS: ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESS/RATES | REPRESENTATIVE VANCE |
(S) RLS | 05/15/2024 | ||
| ESTABLISHING 4-H DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MEARS |
CHAPTER 35 SLA 24 | 08/24/2024 | ||
| HONORING VIETNAM WAR VETERANS | REPRESENTATIVE SHAW |
LEGIS RESOLVE 21 | 09/10/2024 | ||
| HONORING THE ALASKA-KOREA RELATIONSHIP | REPRESENTATIVE MINA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 03/31/2023 | ||
| ALASKA FISHERIES; TROLL FISHERIES | REPRESENTATIVE HIMSCHOOT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| ADDRESS AIR POLLUTION IN FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE STAPP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/20/2023 | ||
| SUPPORT FED TRUTH AND HEALING COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE MCCORMICK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT REDUCTION REPEAL | REPRESENTATIVE GALVIN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| HUNTING/TRAPPING/FISHING: DISABLED VETS | SENATOR KIEHL |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 23 | 05/24/2023 | ||
| ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM | SENATOR KIEHL |
(H) FIN | 05/06/2024 | ||
| UNIVERSITY: TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS COST | SENATOR MYERS |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 24 | 09/05/2024 | ||
| AK COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE APPRECIATION DAY | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(S) RLS | 03/10/2023 | ||
| PROCLAIM JUNETEENTH DAY A HOLIDAY | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 24 | 06/27/2024 | ||
| PUBLIC SCHOOLS: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) FIN | 05/06/2024 | ||
| LICENSE PLATES: FALLEN PEACE OFFICERS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/20/2023 | ||
| CONTRACEPTIVES COVERAGE:INSURE;MED ASSIST | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) HSS | 01/18/2023 | ||
| CIVICS EDUCATION | SENATOR STEVENS |
(H) CALENDAR 5/15 | 05/15/2024 | ||
| FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) STA | 01/18/2023 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT FUND | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
(S) FIN | 02/17/2023 | ||
| HEALTH AND PERSONAL SAFETY EDUCATION | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) EDC | 01/18/2023 | ||
| BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR TOBIN |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 24 | 04/23/2024 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUB. DATA: EXEMPT VETERINARIAN | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) L&C | 03/10/2023 | ||
| PFAS: USE FOR FIREFIGHTING, DISPOSAL | SENATOR KIEHL |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 24 | 07/22/2024 | ||
| LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 23 | 08/30/2023 | ||
| RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; DEFINED BENEFIT OPT. | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) STA | 02/05/2024 | ||
| EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION | SENATOR BISHOP |
(S) RES | 03/06/2023 | ||
| PROFESSION OF PHARMACY | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 04/28/2023 | ||
| LICENSE PLATES; COMM. DRIVER LICENSES | SENATOR MERRICK |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER SERVICES | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RLS | 04/12/2023 | ||
| DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT. | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(S) L&C | 03/17/2023 | ||
| EMPLOYEE RIGHTS, EMPLOYER SPEECH | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) L&C | 03/20/2023 | ||
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCOPE OF PRACTICE | SENATOR TOBIN BY REQUEST |
(H) RLS | 05/10/2024 | ||
| ASSOCIATE AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) FIN | 05/03/2023 | ||
| CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES; REPORTS | SENATOR MERRICK |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 24 | 08/30/2024 | ||
| STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR PRISONERS | SENATOR MYERS |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 23 | 08/05/2023 | ||
| ASIAN AMERICAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER PROGRAM | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) RLS | 05/08/2024 | ||
| EMPLOYMENT TAX FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES | SENATOR BISHOP |
(S) RLS | 03/01/2024 | ||
| INS. DATA SECURITY; INFO. SECURITY PRGRMS | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
CHAPTER 39 SLA 24 | 08/29/2024 | ||
| AK WORK & SAVE PROGRM; RETIRE. SAVINGS BD | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
(S) FIN | 04/08/2024 | ||
| EDU: INTERNET/CHARTER/TRANSP./FUNDING/BSA | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
VETO SUSTAINED | 03/18/2024 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP.; EXTND SR BENEFITS PAYMENT | SENATOR KAUFMAN |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 24 | 07/11/2024 | ||
| FOOD STAMP PROGRAM ELIGIBILTY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) FIN | 02/21/2024 | ||
| MISSING/MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE;REPORT | SENATOR OLSON |
CHAPTER 53 SLA 24 | 09/03/2024 | ||
| COMMUNITY ENERGY FACILITIES | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 24 | 08/13/2024 | ||
| MILITARY: BIDDER PREF PROGRAM, HELP DESK | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 24 | 08/01/2024 | ||
| EXTND SR BENEFITS; REPEAL LONGEVITY BONUS | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(H) RLS | 05/14/2024 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS PAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR HUGHES |
(S) FIN | 01/16/2024 | ||
| HONOR & REMEMBER/HONOR & SACRIFICE FLAGS | SENATOR BJORKMAN |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 24 | 08/13/2024 | ||
| WORKERS' COMP. STAY-AT-WORK PROGRAM | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(H) FIN | 05/13/2024 | ||
| MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILY HELP DESK | SENATOR KAWASAKI |
(S) FIN | 02/19/2024 | ||
| RCA REGULATE NATURAL GAS STORAGE FACILITY | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(S) RES | 02/08/2024 | ||
| MAMMOGRAMS: INSURANCE COVERAGE | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
(S) L&C | 02/08/2024 | ||
| CNA TRAINING | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
(S) RLS | 04/26/2024 | ||
| GRANTS TO DISASTER VICTIMS | SENATOR KIEHL |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2024 | ||
| HONORING THE ALASKA-KOREA RELATIONSHIP | SENATOR TOBIN |
(S) RLS | 03/10/2023 | ||
| MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR GIESSEL |
(H) RLS | 04/26/2023 | ||
| WESTERN AK/ARCTIC OIL SPILL RESPONSE | SENATOR KIEHL |
(H) RLS | 05/08/2023 | ||
| SUPPORT STATE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | SENATOR BISHOP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 24 | 09/23/2024 | ||
| EXTEND DEADLINE FOR ARP-HCY FUNDS | SENATOR TOBIN |
(H) RLS | 04/29/2024 | ||
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH | SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 09/16/2024 |