On June 19, the Alaska Legislature adjourned its fourth special session. The Legislature failed to pass revenue measures the special session was called to address. Gov. Bill Walker immediately issued a proclamation calling another special session to convene on July […]
On June 19, the Alaska Legislature adjourned its fourth special session.
The Legislature failed to pass revenue measures the special session was called to address. Gov. Bill Walker immediately issued a proclamation calling another special session to convene on July 11.
June 1, 2016 •
Alaska Budget Bill Sent to Governor
The Alaska Legislature reached a bipartisan budget deal Tuesday, May 31. The bill was approved nine days into the special session that was called when lawmakers could not produce a budget during the 121-day regular extended session. It is unclear […]
The Alaska Legislature reached a bipartisan budget deal Tuesday, May 31.
The bill was approved nine days into the special session that was called when lawmakers could not produce a budget during the 121-day regular extended session.
It is unclear whether Gov. Bill Walker will sign the bill. Alaska faces a government shutdown if a budget is not adopted by July 1, and lawmakers were feeling the pressure to approve a budget before June 1 to stop the governor’s administration from sending 30-day layoff warnings to state employees.
May 19, 2016 •
Special Session Called in Alaska
On May 18, the Alaska Legislature hit the constitutional limit on session length of 121 days in session without reaching a budget deal. Gov. Bill Walker immediately called a special session scheduled to begin May 23. In addition to the […]
On May 18, the Alaska Legislature hit the constitutional limit on session length of 121 days in session without reaching a budget deal. Gov. Bill Walker immediately called a special session scheduled to begin May 23.
In addition to the budget, the issue of oil and gas tax credits will also be addressed in the special session.
October 5, 2015 •
Alaska Special Session to Convene October 24
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker called for a third special legislative session to convene on October 24, 2015. The Legislature will meet in Juneau to consider an act to monetize certain natural gas reserves via a gas reserves tax, as well […]
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker called for a third special legislative session to convene on October 24, 2015.
The Legislature will meet in Juneau to consider an act to monetize certain natural gas reserves via a gas reserves tax, as well as an act to make supplemental, capital, and operating appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve fund.
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