Originates House-side appropriations + operating-budget oversight. The House co-chair pair runs the budget process.
Alaska State Capitol, 120 4th St, Juneau, AK 99801
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Ken Alper
“underlying Amendment 10 is, is new to the bill, so it's not amending any existing sections... we're working within the governing statutes of the AGDC themselves that were established back in 2013 with, with House Bill 4, which gave them a lot of autonomy ability to have confidentiality in their contracting”Alaska Legislature: House Finance, 6/10/26, 11am · Jun 10, 2026
Neal Foster
“I think it's a good effort to try to come to some kind of resolution with the North Slope, but I am persuaded by their argument that, you know, the resource comes from the region and they'd like to have more say over what they do within their region”Alaska Legislature: House Finance, 6/10/26, 11am · Jun 10, 2026
Will Stapp
“it removes municipalities' ability to negotiate their own separate tax structure from the volumetric structure of the bill”Alaska Legislature: House Finance, 6/10/26, 11am · Jun 10, 2026
Andy Josephson
“I also think that— I understand that the Kenai Borough Mayor may be in the interest of having the project may be speaking in support, but I think there's an undercurrent of concern by him. Certainly there is with the North Slope Borough”Alaska Legislature: House Finance, 6/10/26, 11am · Jun 10, 2026
Ken Alper
“from talking to him, and now I have secondhand knowledge, I don't think they're particularly thrilled, to be completely honest. They really wanted the autonomy to be able to negotiate their own way”Alaska Legislature: House Finance, 6/10/26, 11am · Jun 10, 2026
Calvin Schrage
“I'm doing what I can to try and enable this project and give it a fighting chance while still protecting the state's interest. I think this amendment moves a significant way in that direction”Alaska Legislature: House Finance, 6/10/26, 11am · Jun 10, 2026
House Finance advances Alaska LNG tax bill, curtailing North Slope's power to negotiate
The House Finance Committee voted 11-0 Wednesday to advance a major natural gas pipeline bill after adopting amendments that restructure municipal taxes and increase community impact aid to $80 million.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago3 min readAI
Same committee, same day, two close votes on Alaska LNG ratepayer protection — and they didn't go the same way
Alaska House Finance Committee voted 6-5 Tuesday to direct the Regulatory Commission of Alaska not to approve contracts that pass Alaska LNG cost overruns to ratepayers. The developer confirmed support for the protection.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min readAI
House Finance writes a $16 gas-price cap into Alaska LNG bill — even if Enstar's contract isn't signed
Alaska House Finance Committee caps natural gas prices at $16 per million BTU for Alaskans through statutory amendment to House Bill 381, mirroring Enstar contract terms to protect ratepayers from cost overruns on Alaska LNG project.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min readAI
House Finance amendment lets pipeline-route municipalities bill Alaska LNG directly — skipping the state appropriation step
The committee adopted an amendment Monday allowing municipalities to collect their share of the alternative volumetric tax directly from the pipeline operator rather than waiting for state appropriation, addressing borough concern about cash-flow delays and legislative control.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min readAI
Neal Foster files for House District 39 re-election
State Representative Neal Foster filed for re-election in House District 39. The Democrat emphasized his seniority and his work securing higher dividend payments, heating assistance, and electric subsidies for rural Alaska.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago2 min readAI
ENSTAR says it locked in a price for Alaska LNG
ENSTAR announces $16/MCF North Slope gas contract price, comparing favorably to LNG imports but representing significant increase over current Cook Inlet costs; Southcentral utilities face 2026-2029 contract expiration deadlines requiring pipeline or import facility decisions.
by Bill AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min readAI
North Slope, Kenai mayors negotiate gas line property tax as House Finance delays bill deadline
Alaska House Finance Committee postpones gas line tax bill amendment deadline as North Slope and Kenai Peninsula Borough mayors negotiate property tax structures with Alaska LNG developers
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago4 min readAI
Alaska House examines $4 billion LNG equity option, Fairbanks spur-line tax break
Alaska House Finance Committee reviews optional state equity investment in Alaska LNG project and property tax relief tied to Fairbanks spur-line construction
by Bill AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min readAI
AGDC tells House Finance that Alaska property tax is 10 times higher than competing LNG projects
Alaska Gasline Development Corporation testified to the House Finance Committee that Alaska's property tax structure would impose costs roughly 10 times higher than competing LNG projects, with potential annual taxes exceeding $800 million compared to $50 million at the next-highest jurisdiction. AGDC officials said property tax restructuring has been identified as a critical economic lever since 2020, though they acknowledged waiting until late March 2026 to bring legislation forward was a timing mistake.
by Bill AlaskaNews3mo ago3 min readAI
Energy consultant tells House Finance that property tax makes Alaska LNG unfinanceable
House Finance Committee hears testimony on Alaska LNG property tax reform
by Bill AlaskaNews3mo ago3 min readAI
Alaska gas line faces economic challenge even with tax breaks
The Alaska LNG project would struggle to compete in global markets even under the governor's proposed tax relief, with breakeven prices at the high end of current futures markets, according to state modeling presented to the House Finance Committee on Thursday.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago3 min readAI
House Resources gas line bill would cost municipalities $13B under governor's plan
The Alaska House Finance Committee heard Thursday that the governor's version of HB 381 would reduce municipal property tax revenue from the Alaska LNG project by over $13 billion compared to current law, while the House Resources version would actually increase municipal revenue by retaining property tax on the gas treatment plant and LNG facility.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago3 min readAI
Alaska House approves three day recess for Memorial Day weekend during gas line special session
The Alaska House of Representatives voted Thursday to allow recesses longer than three days during the special session on natural gas taxation, immediately adjourning until June 4.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska House passes pay-card wage bill after fee provision removed
The Alaska House passed Senate Bill 79 allowing employers to offer pay cards for wages after removing a provision on credit card interchange fees.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min readAI