State Bills: Alaska

Gaming; Electronic Pull-Tabs

Alaska Senate Bill 170, sponsored by Senator Bjorkman, proposes to amend state gaming statutes to address electronic pull-tab systems, pull-tabs, and bingo operations. The bill is currently under consideration by the Alaska Senate Finance Committee after passing Senate Labor and Commerce. If enacted, SB 170 would establish or modify regulatory requirements for electronic gaming systems operated by qualified organizations in Alaska.

Public Records: Audio & Video; Municipal Costs

Alaska House Bill 377 proposes to amend the Alaska Public Records Act regarding the management, preservation, and inspection/copying fees for audio and video recordings held by government agencies. The bill is sponsored by the House State Affairs Committee and has advanced out of the Community & Regional Affairs committee with committee substitute CSHB 377. The bill applies to state and municipal government entities subject to public records disclosure requirements.