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SB 39

AK SENATE

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.

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Introduced by Forrest Dunbar, Ted Eischeid, Elvi Gray-Jackson and 4 other co-sponsors

Senate Bill 39 caps payday loan interest rates at 36% APR, protecting Alaskan consumers from predatory lending while potentially limiting access to credit options.

(S) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/25
#loans #regulations #administrativeprocedure #business #contracts #credit #finance #financialinstitutions #interest
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SB 93

AK SENATE

An Act relating to district-wide early education programs; and providing for an effective date.

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Introduced by Elvi Gray-Jackson, Löki Tobin,

SB 93 offers tax relief for retired military members by exempting part of their retirement income from state taxes, boosting their financial security and local economies.

(S) REFERRED TO FINANCE
#budget #education #funds #legislativecommittees #publicfinance
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SB 44

AK SENATE

An Act relating to the rights of minors undergoing evaluation or inpatient treatment at psychiatric hospitals; relating to the use of seclusion or restraint of minors at psychiatric hospitals; relating to a report published by the Department of Health; relating to inspections by the Department of Health of certain psychiatric hospitals; and providing for an effective date.

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Introduced by Matt Claman, Forrest Dunbar, Cathy Giessel and 1 other co-sponsors
(S) Minutes (SFIN)
#disclosure #families #health&socialservices #mentalhealth #minors
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HJR 11

AK HOUSE

Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and Alaska.

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Introduced by Robyn Burke, Jeremy Bynum, Matt Claman and 25 other co-sponsors

HJR 11 honors Alaska-Canada ties, emphasizing trade worth $1.35 billion, cultural bonds, and opposing tariffs that threaten jobs and cooperation in the region.

(H) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 5
#economicdevelopment #economy #energy #environmentalconcerns #highways #internationalrelations #marinehighway #military #minerals #publicsafety #tourism #tradepractices #transportation
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