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June 12th, 2013
The Arctic Policy Commission conducts two days of hearings in Barrow, Alaska.
May 21st, 2013
The Operating, Capital and Mental Health Budgets have been signed into law.
April 14th, 2013
Both the House and Senate adjourned until January 21, 2014 after passing the budgets and SB 21. Senator McGuire speaks about this session during a press availability.
April 14th, 2013
House Finance Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, proposes an amendment to the Capital Budget prior to moving it out of committee.
Photo courtesy HMP
April 10th, 2013
A conference committee meets to find compromise that is acceptable for both bodies in regards to HB 65 and HB 66.
April 8th, 2013
Senator Fairclough poses a question to Rena Delbridge, staffer to Rep. Hawker, during the continuing discussions on HB4 in Monday's Senate Finance committee meeting.
April 4th, 2013
The Senate Judiciary Committee takes public testimony on SB 65, an act relating to retirement plans and Roth IRAs.
April 1st, 2013
The Senate Finance Committee hears public testimony from across the State on the Alaska Capitol Budget.
March 28th, 2013
Senator Anna Fairclough addresses the gathering of people on the steps of the Capitol during the 'Choose Respect' rally.
Photo courtesy of Jesse Kiehl
March 27th, 2013
Representative Steve Thompson's HB 67 is signed into law during a ceremony in the Speakers Chambers.
March 23rd, 2013
Senator Lesil McGuire and Representative Bob Herron chair the hybrid legislator/public member Commission to establish an Arctic Policy for Alaska.
Photo courtesy Senate Majority Press
March 21st, 2013
Representatives Hawker and Chenault testify before House Finance in the continuing discussions on the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation. Also pictured are Staffer Rena Delbridge and Representatives Munoz and Holmes.
March 19th, 2013
Alaska Native Village CEO Association Founder and Chairwoman Maver Carey gives a presentation during Tuesday's Lunch and Learn sponsored by the Office of Senator Coghill.
March 18th, 2013
Representative LeDoux and Representative Austerman talk following House floor session where HCR 4 was passed unanimously. HCR 4 proclaims May 15 annually as Hmong-American Veterans Memorial Day in honor of the thousands of Hmong who fought alongside U.S. military members during Vietnam.
Photo courtesy HMP
March 16th, 2013
Legislative staff participate in the charity fundraiser Fahrenkamp-Kelly Classic Charity Putting Tournament. Once every year, on a Saturday, the second floor of the Capitol is transformed into a miniature golf course. Proceeds from entries benefit local charities.
Photo courtesy of Frank Wilson
March 14th, 2013
Senate Transportation, chaired by Senator Dennis Egan, hears a presentation on the Old Harbor Airport Runway Extension
March 12th, 2013
Pictured are Representatives of the Health and Social Services Committee, as well as bill sponsor Rep. Keller and staffer Jim Pound.
March 11th, 2013
A recently submitted photo of Edward Coffey, 13th-18th Territorial Legislatures
As part of the Centennial Comission's website, we are in search of biographies and photos from all past legislators.
Please check the list to see if you have a photo of one that we are missing.
March 5th, 2013
Sam Cotten & Randy Phillips discuss "Perspectives on Accomplishments & Failures in Alaska's Legislative History"
March 4th, 2013
Local actors reenact the convening of the First Alaska Territorial Legislature and the passage of Women's Suffrage
March 4th, 2013
Dr. Beverly Beeton discusses "Members and Accomplishments of the First Alaska Territorial Legislature, Including Somen's Suffrage"
March 4th, 2013
"Leading Women in Alaska's Political History" with Arliss Sturgulewski, Drue Pearce, Katie Hurley, Bettye Davis & Gail Phillips
March 3rd, 2013
Senator Gary Stevens unveils the Centennial Edition of the Roster of Members and the companion website. The evening reception was held in the same room that the First Territorial Senate convened session in on March 3, 1913.
March 3rd, 2013
Emil Notti, Willie Hensley, Georgiana Lincoln & Dr. Terrance Cole discuss "Equal Rights, One an One Vote, and Alaska Native Leaders in Our Legislative History" as part of the Centennial Commission's events.
March 1st, 2013
Representative Fairclough discusses details of SB21 with Bill Pulliam, Managing Director of Econ One Research Inc.
March 1st, 2013
March 21-23 Events
The Centennial Commission has events planned for March 21-23 in Fairbanks.
Past Events: March 3-5: 100 Years Celebration
February 26th, 2013
Senator Olson Welcomes the Tanana Chiefs Conference to discuss "Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families" during a lunchtime event.
February 25th, 2013
Pictured are Chairman Keller, as well as Vice-Chair Bob Lynn and Representative Neal Foster.
February 21st, 2013
US Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers her annual address to a joint session of the Legislature.
February 20th, 2013
Senator Gary Stevens, Chair of the Comission, is provided an update by Tim Lamkin regarding the events being conducted the week of March 3rd.
February 19th, 2013
House Community & Regional Affairs hears a presentation from Kathie Wasserman, Executive Director of the Alaska Municipal League. Also pictured are Co-Chairs LeDoux and Nageak as well as Representatives Reinbold and Foster.
February 15th, 2013
Senate Resources hears from the Department of Revenue on Senate Bill 21. Pictured are Chairwoman Giessel, Senator Bishop, and presenter Mike Pawlowski.
February 14th, 2013
Former Speaker of the House, Mike Bradner, sits down for an interview with Tim Lamkin, Staff to Senator Stevens, for an upcoming production for the Legislature's Centennial Commission.
February 13th, 2013
State Senators and Representatives hear from Alaska Chief Justice Dana Fabe during the annual State of the Judiciary Address.
February 12th, 2013
Representative Geran Tarr presents HJR 5, Opposing Genetically Engineered Salmon, to the House Special Committee on Fisheries.
February 11th, 2013
House Labor and Commerce hears SB14 from primary bill sponsor Senator Fred Dyson. Representatives Andrew Josephson and Charisse Millett are also pictured below.
February 8th, 2013
Senate Resources is briefed from representatives of Conoco Phillips on "What it Takes to Keep Our Legacy Fields Alive".
February 7th, 2013
Representative Eric Feige looks on after calling for final remarks on the passage of HB 15 during House Transportation.
February 6th, 2013
Senate President Charlie Huggins addresses Doug Georig, UAF Dean of Engineering, regarding the construction of a new engineering buildings at the University. Education Committee Chair Stevens looks on.
February 5th, 2013
Senators meet with members of the Alaska State Troopers and VPSO to discuss recruitment efforts and safety regulations Tuesday afternoon in Senate Finance.
February 4th, 2013
The Senate Resources Committee meets Bradford Keithley (Perkins Coie LLC) to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities of oil & gas production in Alaska.
February 1st, 2013
The Legislative Centennial Commission meets to discuss plans for the upcoming anniversary marking 100 years of the Legislature in Alaska.
January 31st, 2013
House Speaker Mike Chenault presents House Bill 30 to the House Finance Committee.
Courtesy of HMP
January 30th, 2013
The House Resources Committee hears HB 80 and passes it out of committee.
January 29th, 2013
The Senate Special Committee on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Throughput hears presentations from the Department of Revenue, Department of Natural Resources and takes Public Testimony
January 28th, 2013
Finance Subcommittees are working through the departmental budgets in order to form the Operating Budget.
January 22nd, 2013
A presentation is given on Alaska's FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challange. A team of Boy Scouts demonstrate their robot and how it performs to solve a series of challanges it is presented.
January 17th, 2013
The Joint Legislative Council meets to organize and take up their first agenda. This and all Legislative committee meetings are streamed live at http://akl.tv
January 16th, 2013
Governor Sean Parnell delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
January 15th, 2013
The 28th Legislature convenes with the swearing in of the newly elected Legislators.
January 11th, 2013
Legislators and Legislators-elect are welcomed to Juneau for the 28th Legislature. Legislators-elect received their Representative and Senator pins during the ceremony.
January 11th, 2013
Legislators-elect receive pre-session training in a mock floor session.
January 9th, 2013
Two contact lists have been release for the upcoming 28th Legislature.
Who's Who Contact List
Toll-free Numbers Contact List
January 7th, 2013
The first list of pre-filed bill titles is available for the 28th Alaska Legislature, First Session. The text of the bills may be found by searching BASIS, located at the "Bills & Laws" tab above.December 4th, 2012
The Division of Elections has certified the election results and all recounts have been conducted. View the Official Results.
November 15th, 2012
The Division of Elections is working towards certifying election results. View the Unofficial Results.
September 10th, 2012
The Senate Energy Working groups is meeting in Fairbanks for a hearing on Interior Fuel Prices. Check akl.tv for a live stream!July 16th, 2012
Seven Alaskans have been named to the Alaska Legislative Celebration Commission, which was created when the Legislature passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 earlier this year. The commission will organize events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First Territorial Legislature.
Click here for more information.
The Press Release is available here.
May 11th, 2012
Shelley Hughes was sworn in this afternoon to fill the vacancy for District 13.
April 30th, 2012
Senate - Adjourned Sine Die April 26
House - Adjourned Sine Die April 30
April 26th, 2012
Last night, Governor Parnell withdrew HB 3001 from the Special Session Call. With the passage of HB 359 last week, only HB 9 remains.
March 16th, 2012
Alaska's House Education Committee recieves a presentation from the Ketchikan School District's superintendent via Skype.
February 29th, 2012
Chief Justice Walter Carpeneti addresses a joint session of the Legislature to deliver the annual State of the Judiciary.
February 23rd, 2012
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers her annual update address to a joint session of the Legislature.
February 3rd, 2012
Senate President Gary Stevens, Governor Sean Parnell and Catherine Stevens view the portrait of the late Senator Ted Stevens at its unveiling.
Photo courtesy of House Majority Press
January 18th, 2012
Governor Sean Parnell delivers the annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
January 17th, 2012
The Legislature convenes the 2nd session of the 27th Legislature.
January 13th, 2012
The second list of pre-filed bill titles is available for the 27th Alaska Legislature, Second Session. The text of the bills may be found by searching BASIS, located at the "Bills & Laws" tab above.January 6th, 2012
The first list of pre-filed bill titles is available for the 27th Alaska Legislature, Second Session. The text of the bills may be found by searching BASIS, located at the "Bills & Laws" tab above.November 16th, 2011
AlaskaLegislature.TV is broadcasting the Northern Waters Task Force live from the Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow.
October 21st, 2011
AlaskaLegislature.TV is broadcasting Senate Resources live from Kenai City Hall. Check it out!
October 5th, 2011
Check out this short informational video about the AlaskaLegislature.tv system.
September 6th, 2011
Follow the Alaska Legislature on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. This app links you to Legislators, meeting calendars, bill tracking, committee material and streaming media.
August 9th, 2011
Kotzebue, located about 30 miles north of the Arctic Circle on Alaska's western coast, is named after explorer Otto von Kotzebue who explored the Northwest Passage in 1818. The city roughly 29 square miles and is home to approximately 3200 people. The LIO is open year round and is located at 373 2nd Street.
July 28th, 2011
Petersburg, located about 120 miles south of Juneau, is named after a Norwegian immigrant who established the community's first cannery. The LIO is open during session and is located at 11B Gjoa Street.
June 28th, 2011
SB45 failed to pass the house on a vote of 18 to 18 today. The Second Special Session was adjourned at the conclusion of the floor session.
June 28th, 2011
House Finance took up SB45 today as the House proceeds with the 2nd Special Session of this Legislature.
June 27th, 2011
The Senate has passed ACMP to the House and adjourned Sine Die.
The House has referred the bill to Finance, with a 9am hearing Tuesday, June 27th. House Floor Session is scheduled for 10:30am Tuesday, June 28th.
All Floor Sessions and committee meetings will be streamed live at AlaskaLegislature.tv
June 27th, 2011
The Legislature is set to convene the second Special Session at 11am to take up ACMP before the program expires on 6/30/2011.
All Floor Sessions will be streamed live at AlaskaLegislature.tv
June 17th, 2011
Kenai, located on the Kenai Peninsula about 150 miles south of Anchorage, is known for it's world-class King Salmon fishing. The LIO is open all year and is located at 145 Main Street Loop, Suite 217.
June 2nd, 2011
This summer we will highlight the Legislative Information Network. The LIO Network includes 23 offices statewide which are open to the public for a large variety of resources.
Click here to view the Google Map.
May 23rd, 2011
The Redistricting board meets in Anchorage.
May 13th, 2011
The House gathers for floor session after the Senate passed HB106 (Coastal Managment) to them.
May 10th, 2011
Senate Finance passes out the Capital Budget. The Senate floor later moved it to the House, where it will be heard in House Finance on Wednesday the 11th.
May 4th, 2011
April 27th, 2011
April 18th, 2011
April 8th, 2011
March 22nd, 2011
Senator Begich delivers his annual address to a Joint Session of the Alaska Senate and House of Representatives.
Representative Lindsey Holmes and Senator Johnny Ellis escort Senator Begich.
March 9th, 2011
Chief Justice Walter Carpeneti delivers the annual "State of the Judiciary" address to a Joint Session of the House and Senate.
February 24th, 2011
Senator Murkowski addresses a joint session of the Alaska Legislature with her annual address.
February 18th, 2011
Kuspuks are the traditional dress of many parts of Alaska. The Capitol tradition of wearing kuspuks on Fridays started with Representative Mary Sattler (was Kapsner & Nelson as well when she was in office). Sen. Georgianna Lincoln was also pivotal in launching this iteration of casual Friday. Originally, Kuspuk Fridays were 'Kuspuks for Katie' as an homage to a former staffer who had lost a battle with cancer. Today, the tradition continues, honoring our mutual and unique Alaskan heritage.
January 27th, 2011
Governor Bill Sheffield addresses a joint meeting of the Transportation Committees to provide a Port of Anchorage overview.
January 27th, 2011
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January 19th, 2011
Governor Sean Parnell addresses a joint session of the Legislature to deliver the State of the State address.
January 18th, 2011
The 27th Legislature convenes today with the swearing in of recently elected Legislators.
January 14th, 2011
2011's new Legislators were met with a reception to welcome them to the Legislature.
December 21st, 2010
Happy holidays!
December 9th, 2010
