Legislative Session
Read about the work that Alaska Conservation Voters does during the Alaska Legislative Session to turn conservation values into state priorities.
The 2nd year of the 27th Legislative Session will began on January 19th. Read our 2011 session-recap Conservation Watch. For updates, subscribe to our weekly 'Conservation Watch' email. _____________________________________________________
In addition to advancing a proactive strategy for success on priority issues - Alaska Conservation Voters weighs in on a host of conservation issues that emerge during the Legislative session.
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You can rely on Alaska Conservation Voters to:
- Publish a weekly Conservation Watch email reporting on conservation-related legislation and hearings during the session.
- Promote Voters' Priority Issues.
- Testify and write letters of support for other pro-conservation bills.
- Maintain an office just blocks from the Capitol Building and support the state's only paid conservation lobbyist.
Conservation Watch- Business Picks Up Pace
Bills are beginning to move in Juneau and operating budget work is beginning in the House. The action included significant renewable energy legislation moving through its first step in the legislative process, conversations about protecting salmon streams, and, of course, oil and gas taxes. This week’s Conservation Watch will review all this and prepare you for more action in the busy week to come.
Conservation Watch- Gasline Plans Dominate Quiet Week
The second week of the legislative session is winding down. Many are saying the pace at the Capitol is quicker than last year but committees are mainly hearing informational and department presentations.
Conservation Watch-2012 Session Kicks Off
The second year of the legislative session started on Tuesday. Legislators and staff have completed the move to Juneau and are back in the Capitol building. The Senate and House held the first, mostly ceremonial floor sessions earlier this week. Committees are starting to hold hearings but major issues have yet to be addressed. As the legislature prepares for the serious discussions later in session, we’ll take the moment to catch you up on the coastal management initiative, our legislative priorities, and the Governor’s State of the State address.
Conservation Watch 2011 Special Edition: Budget Vetoes and the Alaska Coastal Management Program
Special Edition: Read about the $400 million budget vetoes and see how this affects clean energy and energy efficiency in Alaska.
Conservation Watch 2011 #16: Special Session Ends Amidst Controversy
2011 #16: Special Session ends amidst controversy over the Alaska Coastal Management Program and the capital budget.
Conservation Watch 2011 #15: No End in Sight for Special Session
2011 #15: Check out this week's edition for the latest on the special session, the Susitna hydro project permitting and more!
Conservation Watch 2011 #14-Legislative Impasse Continues on First Day of Special Session
2011 #14: Legislative Impasse continues on the first day of special session. Read this edition for more details on the Alaska Coastal Management Program bill just passed in the House and updates on energy projects in the proposed budget.
Conservation Watch 2011 #13- Last Days to Resolve Major Legislation
2011 #13- Only six days remaining in this legislative session. Inside this edition find updates on oil taxes, the PBDE phase out bill, and the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
Conservation Watch 2011 #12- Heavy Workload Remains for Legislature
2011 #12: Less than 2 weeks left in this session. In this issue- the Legislature locking horns, a new energy efficiency report from the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, and movement of the Energy Efficiency bill.
Conservation Watch 2011 #11- Compromise on Oil and Gas Tax Looms
2011 #11: Inside this week's issue- oil and gas tax bill, businesses speak out on the need for energy efficiency support and more!
Conservation Watch 2011 #10- Tax issues continue to dominate discussions
2011 #10: Oil and Gas Tax issues continue to dominate discussions as the AEA bill moves and more!
Conservation Watch 2011 #9- 34 Days to Go
2011 #9: 34 days to go and oil and gas tax dominates the Legislature. Inside this issue read the latest on the PBDE phase out bill, a SE state forest timber bill and the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
Conservation Watch 2011 #8- The Second Half Starts
2011 #8: The second half of the Legislative Session starts with discussion on oil and gas taxes, possible room to negotiate in the coastal management program, and invasive vegetation.
Conservation Watch 2011 #7 Building Ready for Mid-Session Slow Down
2011 #7: Legislators are ready for a mid-session slowdown. Meanwhile Murkowski advocates for more drilling and legislators head to the lower 48 for an energy conference.
Conservation Watch 2011 #6- Legislature Celebrates President's Day with a Long Day of Hearings
2011 #6: President's Day was no holiday for legislators. Read the latest on oil and gas reform, the AEA bill, and PBDE phase out legislation.
Conservation Watch 2011 #5- Crowded Hallways
2011 #5: One third of the session is already over as AEA talks about restructuring and the House Majority announces their priorities.
Conservation Watch 2011 #4- Energy Issues Dominate Week 3
2011 #4: Week three of the session is dominated by Energy issues. The House will be hearing updates on SB220, last year's energy omnibus bill, and Senate Resources hears a bill that would open up state forests to logging.
Conservation Watch 2011 #3 'Legislators Listen and Learn'
2011 #3: The theme for this week is 'Listen and Learn' as legislators are slammed with committee hearings emphasizing informational presentations. Also this week, hearings were held on the proposed Susitna project.
Conservation Watch 2011 #2 January 25th, 2011
Inside this issue find information on the State of the State address, recent Budget Committee hearings, Susitna hydro and Mt. Spurr geothermal among others!
Conservation Watch 2011 #1 January 18th, 2011
Inside this issue: Check out this week's issue of the Conservation Watch for information on our priorities, the Governor's budget, Susitna mega-hydro and all the pre-filed conservation related bills.
