Alaska Bill Book

The bill would let people bet on sports on their phones and would charge a tax on the betting companies' earnings.

Supporters say the tax will bring money to the state and the licensing checks keep operators honest; opponents warn easy betting can lead to more gambling problems and the tax may be passed to players.

Gaming

• Accountability (helps) — Adds licensing and background checks. Operators must be vetted, increasing oversight.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Expands gambling access. More people can bet, raising risk of addiction.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Tax may be shifted to players. Operators could raise fees to cover the tax.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. No special transparency measures are included.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Tax revenue for state. Revenue goes to the state but amount is unknown.

Pushing for it: State
Bearing the cost: Operators

• Official text (AK HB145)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB145
• LegiScan — HB145https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB145/2025

This bill would give design professionals more protection from being sued, which might make it harder for people to hold them accountable.

If this bill passes, it could be tougher for regular people to get help if a design professional makes a mistake. Now is the time to speak up.

Big Business

• Accountability (hurts) — Immunity could reduce accountability for mistakes.. The bill includes provisions that grant immunity to design professionals.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Limits the ability to sue design professionals.. The bill establishes immunity for design professionals.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear shift of costs mentioned.. The bill does not specify who will bear costs.

• Official text (AK SB246)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB246
• LegiScan — SB246https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB246/2025

This bill would give tax credits to oil and gas companies, which could mean less money for the state.

If this bill passes, oil and gas companies might save money on taxes. This could affect state funding for schools and services. It's important to speak up now.

Big Business

• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Tax credits may reduce state revenue.. Less money for public services.

Pushing for it: Oil & Gas Companies
Bearing the cost: State

• Official text (AK SB112)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB112
• LegiScan — SB112https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB112/2025

This bill would change how midwives are licensed and regulated in Alaska.

This bill could affect how midwives work and help families during births. It's important to watch how it develops.

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures are mentioned.. The bill does not specify how it will hold midwives accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No new rights or protections are added for consumers.. The bill mainly focuses on administrative changes.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs related to midwifery practices are not detailed.. It is unclear who will bear the costs of these changes.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The process for midwifery licensing is not fully transparent.. Details on how the board will operate are limited.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding details are not provided.. Unknown how this bill will affect funding for midwifery.

• Official text (AK HB95)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB95
• LegiScan — HB95https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB95/2025

This bill would change how electric cooperatives are taxed, which might affect your electricity bills.

If this bill passes, it could change how much you pay for electricity. It's important to pay attention to how it might affect your bills.

• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Tax changes could shift costs.. The bill may impact funding for electric cooperatives.

• Official text (AK HB268)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB268
• LegiScan — HB268https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB268/2025

This bill would change how dental insurance works and how care agreements are made.

It's important to watch this bill because it could affect how you get dental care and what insurance covers.

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on accountability.. The bill does not clearly improve or harm accountability.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No clear changes to rights.. The bill does not specifically enhance or reduce rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost implications are unclear.. The bill does not specify who will bear the costs.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Transparency is not addressed.. The bill does not improve transparency in processes.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes noted.. The bill does not mention any changes in funding.

• Official text (AK HB273)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB273
• LegiScan — HB273https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB273/2025

This bill would change how people can be held responsible for serving alcohol.

If this bill passes, it might make it harder to hold people accountable when they serve alcohol. It's important to think about how this affects safety.

• Accountability (neutral) — Potentially less accountability for serving alcohol.. The bill could change how liability is handled.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Unclear impact on rights.. The bill does not clearly protect or harm rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs may shift.. It's unclear who will bear the costs if liability changes.

• Official text (AK HB306)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB306
• LegiScan — HB306https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB306/2025

The bill would create a program that rewards health insurers for lowering prices or improving care, which could change what you pay.

Alaskans should watch this bill because it could push insurers to cut costs, but without clear rules it might just benefit insurance companies more than patients.

Insurers

• Accountability (neutral) — no clear accountability measures. Bill does not specify oversight for the incentive program.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no direct impact on consumer rights. Bill does not change the ability to sue insurers.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — cost impact unclear. It is not clear whether consumers or insurers will pay any new costs.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — process details sparse. The bill provides little information on how the incentive program will be run.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding source identified. The bill does not state where money for the program would come from.

• Official text (AK SB4)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB4
• LegiScan — SB4https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB4/2025

This bill would set rules for health insurance networks to help people find doctors and care more easily.

If this bill passes, it could make it easier for you to get the care you need, but we need to watch how it develops.

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures mentioned.. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Could improve access to care but lacks detail.. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Unclear who will pay for changes.. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Limited information on how the standards will be enforced.. Unknown
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding details provided.. Unknown

• Official text (AK SB122)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB122
• LegiScan — SB122https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB122/2025

This bill would create rules for genetic counselors and help people get better care.

If this bill passes, it could improve health care for people needing genetic counseling. It's important to support it now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Licensing increases accountability for genetic counselors.. The bill establishes a licensing system for genetic counselors.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects genetic counselors from unfair treatment.. Prohibits discrimination against genetic counselors in health insurance.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are unclear but may not shift to consumers.. No specific costs mentioned in the bill.

• Official text (AK HB293)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB293
• LegiScan — HB293https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB293/2025

This bill would help workers get paid if their boss does not pay them for construction work, making it easier to get their money.

This bill would make it harder for construction companies to avoid paying their workers. If a worker is not paid, this bill would make it easier for them to get their money from the companies that owe it. It would also make rules stronger for companies to follow. This is important because workers deserve to be paid fairly for their hard work.

Workers

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for employers.. The bill would make rules stronger for breaking certificate of fitness rules and make more than one company responsible for unpaid wages.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects workers' right to be paid.. The bill would help workers get paid if their wages are not paid by making it easier to hold companies responsible.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts cost of unpaid wages to responsible parties.. The bill would make companies responsible for unpaid wages, rather than workers losing out on their pay.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Not directly addressed.. The bill does not directly address how transparent the process for creating or enforcing laws would be.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Not directly addressed.. The bill does not mention specific funding changes or who would pay for new programs.

Pushing for it: Workers who are owed wages
Bearing the cost: Construction companies that do not pay wages

• Official text (AK HB260)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB260
• LegiScan — HB260https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB260/2025

This bill would help people who lose their jobs by giving them more money and making sure they get it on time.

This bill is important because it could mean more money for people who lose their jobs, especially when prices are rising. It also tries to make sure people get their money faster by fining late payments. If you or someone you know ever needs unemployment help, these changes could make a big difference. It is still new, so people can share their thoughts.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Holds agencies accountable. Adds a penalty for late unemployment benefit payments, encouraging timely processing.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects workers' income. Adjusts unemployment benefits for inflation and aims for timely payments, protecting workers' ability to pay for necessities.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts burden to late payers. Penalties for late payments would be paid by the entity responsible for the delay, not the worker. Increased benefits would come from the unemployment fund.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No impact. The bill does not change how transparent the process is for applying or receiving benefits.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — More money for workers. Unemployment benefits would increase with inflation, helping workers keep up with costs, and penalties would benefit the system or workers.

Pushing for it: Unemployed workers
Bearing the cost: Employers (through the unemployment fund and direct penalties)

• Official text (AK HB192)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB192
• LegiScan — HB192https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB192/2025

This bill would put heart defibrillators and overdose kits in public places to help save lives.

Having these tools in public buildings could help people in emergencies. It is important to support this bill to keep our communities safer.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases safety measures in public spaces.. Having these tools can save lives and encourages people to help.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects those who assist in emergencies.. People won't fear legal trouble when helping others.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are unclear but could be shared by public entities.. Public buildings may need to fund these tools.

• Official text (AK SB141)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB141
• LegiScan — SB141https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB141/2025

The bill would set a maximum amount people must pay before insurance starts covering health costs.

Limiting deductibles could keep families from huge medical bills, but insurers might raise premiums to cover the limit.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear change to who can be sued or held responsible.. The text does not specify new accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Capping deductibles protects consumers from high out‑of‑pocket costs.. Limits on deductibles give people more predictable health expenses.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Insurers may shift costs to premiums if deductibles are limited.. Lower deductibles could lead insurers to raise premiums.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill is only introduced; no details on how limits will be set.. No transparency provisions are mentioned.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes are described.. The bill does not allocate or redirect money.

• Official text (AK HB294)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB294
• LegiScan — HB294https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB294/2025

The bill would force companies to show all fees up front so shoppers know what they will pay.

If the bill passes, Alaskans could avoid surprise charges and compare prices more easily. Businesses might say the rule adds paperwork, but the public gets better protection now while the proposal is still moving.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — More public oversight of fees. Businesses must be clear about charges, increasing accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Strengthens consumer right to know costs. Consumers gain clearer information before purchase.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost mainly on businesses. No direct cost to consumers, businesses handle compliance.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Adds clarity to pricing process. Fee disclosure makes pricing more transparent.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes mentioned. Bill does not allocate or shift money.

• Official text (AK SB241)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB241
• LegiScan — SB241https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB241/2025

The bill would let school and university workers get group health insurance or set up self‑insurance, giving them more ways to cover medical costs.

If passed, teachers and university staff could have better health coverage, but the state may need to spend money to fund the plans, so voters should watch the cost impact.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — . No new oversight mechanisms added
• Rights & Protections (helps) — . Expands health coverage options for employees
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — . State may fund or subsidize the insurance
• Process Transparency (neutral) — . Bill is still in early stages
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — . No specific funding source named

• Official text (AK HB29)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB29
• LegiScan — HB29https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB29/2025

Insurers would have to pay for doctor visits done over video, so more Alaskans could get care from home.

The bill could help people in remote areas get medical help without traveling, but insurers might raise premiums to cover the new costs, so voters should watch the debate.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — bill sets reimbursement standards. sets rates but does not add new oversight
• Rights & Protections (helps) — expands coverage. ensures telehealth services are covered by insurers
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — insurers may pass costs to premiums. higher insurer payouts could raise consumer premiums
• Process Transparency (neutral) — bill text limited. no new transparency measures are included
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no new funding. the bill does not allocate additional money

• Official text (AK SB83)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB83
• LegiScan — SB83https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB83/2025

This bill would help respiratory care workers and patients by setting rules for their practice and protecting them from unfair treatment.

If this bill passes, it could make it easier for people with breathing problems to get the help they need. Now is the time to support it.

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Immunity for free services helps protect practitioners.. Practitioners can provide free care without fear of lawsuits.
• Accountability (neutral) — The bill sets guidelines but does not increase oversight.. There are no new checks on practitioners' actions.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The bill does not include public input measures.. It moves through the legislature without much public discussion.

• Official text (AK HB362)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB362
• LegiScan — HB362https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB362/2025

The bill would rename Alaska's day care assistance program and give tax credits to several industries, shifting some tax revenue away from the state.

Families could keep the same child care help, but the state would lose money to business tax breaks, which could mean fewer services or higher taxes later.

Oil and gas producers

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill does not add accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no rights change. Does not affect personal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax credits reduce revenue. Businesses get credits, taxpayers fund shortfall
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard intro. Bill is just introduced, no special transparency
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — shifts money to industry. Credits favor multiple industries

Pushing for it: Businesses
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (AK HB190)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB190
• LegiScan — HB190https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/HB190/2025

This bill would create tax credits to help families afford child care costs.

If this bill passes, families could save money on child care. It is important to support this to help parents balance work and family.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Potentially increases support for families. The bill introduces tax credits that could provide financial help.

Pushing for it: families
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (AK SB171)https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB171
• LegiScan — SB171https://legiscan.com/AK/bill/SB171/2025