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Rivera said HB 13 as introduced focuses on three categories: long-term rentals, mobile home parks (also described as manufactured housing communities), and affordable rental housing. Rivera told the committee the bill \"essentially gives tools to municipalities to offer tax relief in those specific categories\" and that the state bill does not mandate jurisdictions to use those tools.

Why it matters: The measure would create optional municipal tools to encourage or preserve certain types of housing stock; the Committee discussed whether some provisions could already be implemented under existing local authority.

Members said the bill is still evolving. Rivera and other members noted the sponsor is considering adding language on first-time homebuyer tax relief and owner-occupied housing, but Rivera excluded those potential additions from the municipal draft resolution to match the bill as introduced.

Mr. Clowder from the mayor's office said some of HB 13's objectives might be achievable now under Alaska's existing economic development optional exemption statutes, which allow municipalities to create tax-exemption programs tied to economic development goals. He described that option as a potential path to implement parts of HB 13 without waiting for state statutory change.

Committee members asked the administration's team to analyze whether proposed first-time-homebuyer language could qualify under the economic development rubric so the municipality could implement relief locally if appropriate. Rivera said the resolution has been submitted in the municipality's OnBase system for placement on the Feb. 25 agenda.

Next steps: The resolution in support of HB 13 was filed for the Feb. 25 agenda and staff and the mayor's office will analyze what could be implemented locally under current law.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Legislative Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Assembly Member Felix Rivera said Feb. 13 that he submitted a draft resolution supporting HB 13, a bill that would provide municipalities optional authority to grant tax relief for long-term rentals, manufactured-home parks and affordable rental housing.","taxTitle","Anchorage Municipality, Alaska","taxId",2653,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6323878,"Municipal lobbyist: Juneau budget choices likely to limit PFD; tapping CVR seen as difficult",68,372000,440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f&start=372&end=440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f/thumbnail_372000.jpg","/articles/6323878/Anchorage-Municipality/Alaska/Municipal-lobbyist-Juneau-budget-choices-likely-to-limit-PFD-tapping-CVR-seen-as-difficult","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6323878-f23291540a280adbebec3ecd901c2b7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972990&Signature=m6y25zwxSQnGoKTccRI0qWf8RVR3dYPfn9UTs80dgZ7ZxlcpmyqxCLL5QxUsPXDGQQ6JNizWG2S2YHyBlr3Fz492JVw4N-5QJkmlXL9dAhNLGQ~tJQzDT~M9Bx7rzXUUOv44e8crR4NwCO97NZ3T7w0j6CdyPT-IELmj-5weveQ6DkYrzSARTuP0dFLdk1bxqs~Ghj4sBTituy2ruPsukB3bVUim1Gs76GYHZBH86qbyafJm3snsTZlerSuCGEu4BE74bYSWcfY2T5T0u0FKqU6cEGvyqR4B3h0O~VsnxPW6gk3yULRf5ncJXMLzTZvgN1FP83czjl0ftK2gADDqfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wendy Chamberlain, the municipality's state lobbyist, updated the Assembly Legislative Committee on the Alaska budget outlook in Juneau on Feb. 13, 2025, saying lawmakers face difficult tradeoffs that could limit the Permanent Fund Dividend to about $1,000 unless new revenue sources are found.

Chamberlain told the committee that \"Both sides, particularly the Senate, has said we will not tap the CVR. We absolutely will not do it.\" She summarized staff budget work and said analysts recommend keeping a large balance in the CVR for disaster readiness.

Why it matters: Decisions in Juneau on the biennial operating budget, the amount transferred to the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA), and whether to use constitutional reserve funds will influence how much state support local governments receive and the size of the PFD distributed to Alaska residents.

Chamberlain gave specific figures the committee could use to understand tradeoffs. She said roughly $3,000,000,000 remains in the CVR and that some analysts recommend holding about $2,500,000,000 for disaster response. She explained that, under a near-status-quo operating budget, adding about $182,000,000 to the BSA would hold school district funding near current levels (the current comparable figure discussed was $175,000,000). Under those assumptions, she said, the PFD could be about $1,000 and capital projects would be minimal unless the legislature either taps the CVR or enacts new revenue measures.

Chamberlain also described revenue options under consideration in Juneau, including a tax on S corporations (referred to in the briefing as \"S corp\" taxes), a change to the per-barrel tax for oil producers (she referenced a \"$3 per barrel\" tax), or other revenue streams. She said a statewide sales tax had been mentioned by the governor but had not been formally proposed.

On energy and supply issues, Chamberlain reported that Hillcorp is negotiating to buy the Marathon facility and that the transaction price discussed in hearings was \"somewhere in the hundred to a hundred and fifty million\" dollars. She said if that acquisition proceeds it could affect supply planning and import options the state is evaluating.

Chamberlain said legislators and OMB budget staff are moving quickly and that specifics remain fluid. She concluded by noting the municipality is coordinating with legislative services and the mayor's office and will share written budget-comparison materials with committee members.

The committee did not take a formal vote on any municipal position during the briefing; members asked clarifying questions and the lobbyist said she would remain available for follow-up.

Next steps: Assembly staff will continue to distribute summary materials and track proposed budget and tax measures during the session, including during the Alaska Municipal League winter conference in Juneau next week.","Wendy Chamberlain, the municipality's state lobbyist, updated the Assembly Legislative Committee on the Alaska budget outlook in Juneau on Feb. 13, 2025, saying lawmakers face difficult tradeoffs that could limit the Permanent Fund Dividend to about $1,000 unless new revenue sources are found.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6323873,"Assembly member submits draft urging state review of property tax escalation caps",26,726000,752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f&start=726&end=752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f/thumbnail_726000.jpg","/articles/6323873/Anchorage-Municipality/Alaska/Assembly-member-submits-draft-urging-state-review-of-property-tax-escalation-caps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6323873-c0af63222f6c68e853bd433bc97d375c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972990&Signature=m9wV-nVHmiedbdMb815-zFmo1P~l3N53bZjyg-IMDYRuHqd3N7l0spnf0fywK2bj~JFh2YJGkQFM0TXiIAQVjMhBFcA5vn-jY-~dx4HpgJ9j0ThKohyTO9CLXNLtJKwur-Mv-agms0ZqHShhcQ-~s-tTrwQT91emZ0ZlUWYAD8RiO9nEiWV060rXaONJepxmqp0WI3zXRp6B8tKs8uQxeva9hDzGbUvN3iqKjQEDfZQlMo3AjTIwit6ZkNVy06wwB0rX-ZCCr2eUQXE~u285u69ELNB0WZXOz0-llkVKeKbIoPU75QSnkWN1YeeZm1yn~YD6UIsureWtqCeqz7HVUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A draft resolution from Assembly Member Soult asking the Alaska state legislature to consider limits on property tax increases was introduced to the Assembly Legislative Committee on Feb. 13, 2025, and read into the record by staff.

The statement read on Soult's behalf said the resolution would \"encourage our state legislatures to look at other states for potential options that may limit escalation,\" and acknowledged Florida's Save Our Homes cap as one example. The draft was described as a request for the state to study options rather than a municipal law change.

Why it matters: The draft resolution responds to constituent inquiries about recent appraisal increases and asks the state to consider statutory options that could limit how quickly property tax assessments translate into higher taxes for homeowners.

Committee members debated feasibility and secondary effects. Assembly Member Christopher Constant said he frequently receives constituent requests for rent caps and suggested the body consider housing policy holistically: \"If we're gonna do essentially rent control for landowners in our municipality ... then we should also be engaging in the conversation about rent control.\" Member Zach Johnson questioned timing, noting the legislative session schedule may limit immediate action. A staff speaker noted the draft calls for a state analysis and comparison with other states rather than an immediate statutory change.

Municipal counsel cautioned about state preemption and the limits of municipal authority under state law. The mayor's office representative (Mr. Clowder) told the committee he had not studied the measure in depth but said it raises the question of whether a state law that restricts local taxing authority would unduly curtail municipal powers.

The chair said Member Soult intends to place the item on the Feb. 25 agenda; the committee did not vote on the resolution on Feb. 13.

Next steps: The item is expected to appear on the Assembly agenda for Feb. 25 for further consideration and possible action.","Member Soult submitted a draft Assembly resolution asking the Alaska Legislature to study limits on property tax escalation (citing Florida's Save Our Homes cap as an example). The committee discussed timing, legal constraints and related housing policy questions; the draft was set to be considered Feb. 25.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6323858,"Administration says police and fire support HB 78 pension changes; committee to track",49,2389000,2438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f&start=2389&end=2438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f/thumbnail_2389000.jpg","/articles/6323858/Anchorage-Municipality/Alaska/Administration-says-police-and-fire-support-HB-78-pension-changes-committee-to-track","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6323858-352d6b9cf7773e0b4a3ea15dbb5d3126/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972990&Signature=MU5qk3sT5Eoe1RZHP-KYul5YqubOt-SrArNdBFhHJEI4V-kjr0vKsiWvcvraQUsm0SuTYeinbSvxiGgqkk0JcXOCYZynwDZFxgyJVIYgmiYOJBMP61UuqE3x1lcb~FVVsf7xZEdVSi0HohQVm-~9EAXmBhQMmamxoEjzbmP~~U~9WrESnNYo~n5lZGuDH5LRlNFWBt9s~oQ6FWARFCMwHL4tsiBikkw2ht6pIOFJiexaecOy4dKus0N1zOonAEZABkeQ5-be6KqLMr67kd0fYHzgnVbD8nVilbCjM7MaF5rnYEcUSQRAve-qjkbqdQVdUfayj2z6S4rNhNRvz5Qqkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor's office staff told the Assembly Legislative Committee on Feb. 13 that House Bill 78, a pension bill sponsored by Representative Kopp, is progressing in House Finance and is of particular interest to public safety departments.

Mr. Flood said police and fire leaders are following the bill closely. He reported the fire chief planned to testify and the police chief had already testified in support. The administration said the measure has strong support from the mayor's office and that staff had prepared to provide testimony when hearings occurred.

Why it matters: Pension changes affecting police and fire can have significant budgetary and labor implications for the municipality. Committee members said they would continue to monitor HB 78 and participate where appropriate.

Next steps: The committee will continue to track HB 78 through House Finance; the administration will inform members about hearing schedules and testimony plans.","The committee heard the mayor's office report that House Bill 78, a pension-related bill sponsored by Representative Kopp, is being tracked closely; the administration said the police and fire departments are engaged and the fire chief planned to testify.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6323863,"Assembly to weigh in as House panel hears HB 43, a bill with same-day registration and vote-by-mail changes",82,1670000,1752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f&start=1670&end=1752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2340808-26eb4ebe25768fb6ffccc314bb77118f/thumbnail_1670000.jpg","/articles/6323863/Anchorage-Municipality/Alaska/Assembly-to-weigh-in-as-House-panel-hears-HB-43-a-bill-with-same-day-registration-and-vote-by-mail-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6323863-24bd7dd04553db58fb2991a0bd63cc15/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972990&Signature=Qbq~vPaEajjVDxqW6lrFkGFqGPCoT9l5YACdyC5AvQ9Bu-wY~HjyhytNWQJMemSMh5m3n~lB18O2j2yX7JUXmYB57qyuwLH74ml0S9i17kTMxslGzzHSqe-OvJ57w8tQTGH-xb92nCkad4kg0jMWcjNz1-~V7pYcteHO-j1V6NGTqYa1GEt6~5UBn82IUM0jvyHINCMJlhtSL7VB8h-QVjh21aupyvbArgvZ9u2-MJO7-OKWryMIdU07MxBhSFSwPr5HgZR0A82wxqqFtzDZuVClqQgW6y6YTVztIHfReMUbOH~DjnbJiy1kHqe2l8hX0QVJsOfHaNW-Pz6RyU-zvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Municipal staff and Assembly members discussed House Bill 43 and related election measures at the Feb. 13 Assembly Legislative Committee meeting as the bill advanced to a House State Affairs hearing.

Clerk's staff explained the bill (HB 43) would enact same-day registration at the state level and likely mandate same-day registration for municipalities; it would permit the state to provide postage-paid envelopes for absentee-by-mail ballots and remove a 30-day residence-registration requirement tied to municipal elections in Title 29. The draft also removes a witness-signature requirement on state absentee envelopes and would extend the time the state may count absentee ballots from seven days to ten days.

The clerk's office noted the bill overlaps in places with provisions in the governor's bill (Senate Bill 70) and that some items the Assembly has previously requested, such as changing how \"intent to return\" and inactive registration rules operate, are partly reflected in current proposals.

Assembly Chair Christopher Constant intended to testify at the House State Affairs hearing on HB 43 that afternoon. The clerk and members signaled interest in amendments the municipality might request, including clarifying stamps as a \"thing of value\" when mailing ballots and specifying definitions for municipal districts.

The committee emphasized elections are a legislative priority and said staff would continue to track and, where appropriate, advocate amendments that align with previously adopted municipal positions on secure voting and vote-by-mail practices.

Next steps: Chair Constant planned to testify before the House State Affairs Committee; municipal staff will continue to track HB 43 and related bills and coordinate testimony and amendment requests as needed.","Committee members discussed House Bill 43 on Feb. 13, noting the bill would enact same-day registration, allow postage-paid envelopes for absentee ballots, remove some witness-signature requirements and extend counting timelines. Chair Christopher Constant planned to testify at a House State Affairs hearing scheduled the same day.","actionData","errors"]

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