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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
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HB 133

AK HOUSE

An Act establishing a 30-day deadline for the payment of contracts under the State Procurement Code; establishing deadlines for the payment of grants, contracts, and reimbursement agreements to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Alaska Native organizations; relating to payment of grants to named recipients that are not municipalities; and providing for an effective date.

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Introduced by Zack Fields, Rebecca Himschoot, Ky Holland and 3 other co-sponsors

HB 133 lowers Florida's minimum age for firearm purchases from 21 to 18, allowing more young adults to buy firearms and potentially boosting sales in the market.

(H) Minutes (HSTA)
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SJR 8

AK SENATE

Relating to strengthening international relations with Taiwan.

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Introduced by Alyse Galvin, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Andy Josephson and 3 other co-sponsors

SJR 8 sought to amend Arkansas' casino gaming laws, impacting operators and state revenue, but it died in committee, preventing voter consideration.

(S) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 11
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