Bryce Edgmon

Alaska House ties 19-19 on gas line bill, killing it for now

“The clerk please announce the vote. 19 Yeas, 19 nays. By a vote of 19 yeas to 19 nays, the committee report for House Bill 381 has failed to be adopted.”

Alaska lawmakers order audit of Board of Fisheries process

Alaska legislative auditor resigns after 34 years, replacement process underway

Alaska LNG tax bill advances to floor on split conference committee votes

“imperfect bill, imperfect process, imperfect everything else, but I think it's important to get this thing forward and achieve the underlying goal, which is to provide property tax relief so this project can attempt to move forward.”

Conference draft keeps oil-and-gas pass-through tax, delays it to 2029

Alaska LNG tax bill advances as working draft, disputes unresolved

Gas-line developer warns Alaska's Senate terms could drive it off

Alaska's gas-pipeline bill now carries a tax on Hilcorp and others

State economist: even with tax breaks, the gas line barely works

Alaska's gas-line tax bill stalls in committee

“I move, Mr. Chairman, that we adopt the committee substitute for House Bill 381 Finance amended. For reference, it is 34-GH2038\W.A.”

A leaked plan to fire Alaska's gas-line developer surfaces in Juneau

Alaska Senate digs in on gas tax bill, sends it to conference

Alaska House recesses 10 days as gas line conference committee begins

Alaska House schedules June 10 technical session

Alaska House approves three day recess for Memorial Day weekend during gas line special session

“We are doing exactly what we did in August of last year, so the members are aware of that.”

House suspends rules to carry gas pipeline bills into special session

“The proclamation does spell out one bill in particular, House Bill 381, but it also, if you read the proclamation closely, talks about other legislation germane to the subject that's on the proclamation. The other body was working on their version, Senate Bill 280.”

Alaska House raises unemployment benefits, expands telehealth coverage

“34 Yeas, 6 nays. By a vote of 34 yeas to 6 nays, the House has concurred with the Senate changes to House Bill 302.”

Alaska House passes five healthcare licensure compacts in single bill

“39 Yeas, 0 nays. By a vote of 39 yeas to 0 nays, the House has concurred with the title changes to House Bill 110.”

House advances complex care homes for behavioral health patients

“39 Yeas, 0 nays. By a vote of 39 yeas to 0 nays, The House has concurred with the changes to House Bill 73.”

House moves to close property tax overpayment loophole

“30 Yeas, 9 nays. With a vote of 30 yeas to 9 nays, the House has concurred with the changes to House Bill 13.”

House votes to eliminate tax filing discounts worth $500,000 annually

“25 Yeas, 14 nays. By a vote of 25 yeas to 14 nays, Senate Bill 164 has passed the body.”

Alaska Passes Age of Consent Bill After Weeks-Long Senate Delay

Alaska House passes tobacco age increase, vape tax, cigar lounge exemption

“24 Yeas, 16 nays. By a vote of 24 yeas, 16 nays, Senate Bill 24 has passed the House.”

Alaska Legislature Forms Conference Committee on $14B Operating Budget

House rejects Senate's $1,000 PFD budget, sets up conference talks

“0 Yeas, 36 nays. By a vote of 0 yeas to 36 nays, nays, the House has failed to concur with the Senate changes, Senate amendments to the operating budget.”

House advances expanded disability benefits for all public workers

“19 Yeas, 21 nays. With a vote of 19 yeas, 21 nays, Amendment Number 1 has failed to pass”

Alaska Legislature Falls Two Votes Short of Overriding Elections Bill Veto

House panel questions education fund proposal with no guaranteed revenue

House Finance hears $8.4M in governor's budget amendments

Alaska lawmakers hear warnings of rural fuel crisis, weigh loan program expansion

House Passes Polystyrene Ban for Restaurants Despite Business Concerns

Alaska Sustainable Energy Corporation reports progress on green financing

Alaska House debates school transportation funding amid rural-urban divide