At the May 8 Assembly Legislative Committee meeting, Legislative Services staff reported that Senate Bill 47 — described by committee members as legislation to improve public access to Chugach lands — passed both chambers of the state legislature and was headed to the governor.

"It just passed the house. Representatives, Gloom, Holland, and Josephson have also signed on, and so it's on its way to the governor's desk," Miss Ross said during the committee update.

Committee members and staff described SB 47 as a priority for the municipality because it could remove a legal obstacle that has previously prevented the use of bond funds for projects on land the city does not control. Staff said passage would make it easier for CASA bond projects to proceed and could also aid wildfire‑prevention work and public access in parts of Chugach State Park.

Committee members were encouraged to follow up with the mayor’s office for more details; staff identified Mayor’s Office staff (including Mr. Falsy and Nolan Clowda) as points of contact for the municipal implementation and potential intergovernmental arrangements.