Alaska 32nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee

SB 166 — An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of state infrastructure projects, including construction, major maintenance, and port and transportation projects; and providing for an effective date.

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This bill died with 32nd Legislature (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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85 added · 159 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 166 reduces the amount of state obligation bonds from approximately $391 million to $325 million, which is a significant decrease. Additionally, the bill shifts the focus of funding, replacing several infrastructure projects, including a new port modernization and other local developments, with targeted grants totaling around $257.9 million for specific projects like the Knik Arm Port Infrastructure and improvements at various local airports. This change matters because it reallocates funds to support critical infrastructure needs in specific communities while lowering the overall financial commitment from the state, which could impact future budgeting and priorities.

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32-GS2543\I CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
32-GS2543\A SENATE BILL NO.
166(TRA) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Referred:
166 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR Introduced:
Finance Sponsor(s):
1/18/22 Referred:
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of state infrastructure projects, including construction, major maintenance, and port and transportation projects;
Transportation, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of state infrastructure projects, including construction, major maintenance, and port and transportation projects;
For the purpose of paying the cost of state infrastructure projects and costs incident to the sale and issuance of the bonds, general obligation bonds of the state in the principal amount of not more than $391,171,258, if ratified by a majority of the qualified voters of the state who vote on the question, shall be issued and sold.
For the purpose of paying the cost of state infrastructure projects and costs incident to the sale and issuance of the bonds, general obligation bonds of the state in the principal amount of not more than $325,175,000, if ratified by a majority of the qualified voters of the state who vote on the question, shall be issued and sold.
SB0166B -1- CSSB 166(TRA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\I * Sec.
SB0166A -1- SB 166 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\A * Sec.
The amount of $172,111,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to be awarded as grants under AS 37.05.315 and 37.05.316 to recipients for projects as follows:
The amount of $257,900,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to be awarded as grants under AS 37.05.315 to recipients for projects as follows:
PROJECT AMOUNT Municipality of Anchorage - Port of Alaska modernization $75,000,000 City of Craig - Craig harbor 8,300,000 City of Emmonak - Port of Emmonak rehabilitation 8,500,000 Haines Borough - Lutak Dock restoration 3,211,000 City of Kenai - Kenai River Bluffs stabilization 6,500,000 Ketchikan Gateway Borough - 7,500,000 Ketchikan International Airport Terminal Kodiak Island Borough - Kodiak fire station 8,000,000 Lynn Canal Transmission Corporation - 5,000,000 northern segment of the southeast intertie project City of Nenana - Nenana fire hall replacement 5,000,000 City of Nome - Port of Nome - deep draft port 10,000,000 City of Palmer - Warren "Bud" Woods 6,500,000 Palmer Municipal Airport taxiway City of Seward - freight dock expansion and 5,000,000 corridor improvements CSSB 166(TRA) -2- SB0166B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\I City of Seward - Seward ship transfer 4,500,000 rail extension Southeast Conference - City of Craig mariculture infrastructur5,000,000 City of Wasilla - Wasilla Airport runway and terminal 14,100,000 * Sec.
PROJECT AMOUNT City of Craig - Craig Harbor $8,300,000 City of Craig - Mariculture Infrastructure 5,000,000 Kenai River Bluffs Stabilization 6,500,000 Ketchikan Gateway Borough - 7,500,000 Ketchikan International Airport Terminal Knik Arm Port Infrastructure 175,000,000 City of Kodiak - Kodiak Fire Station 15,000,000 City of Nenana - Nenana Fire Hall Replacement 5,000,000 Port of Nome - Deep Draft Port 10,000,000 City of Palmer - Warren "Bud" Woods 6,500,000 Palmer Municipal Airport Taxiway City of Seward - Freight Dock Expansion and 5,000,000 Corridor Improvements City of Wasilla - Wasilla Airport Runway and Terminal 14,100,000 * Sec.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT.
SB 166 -2- SB0166A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES.
The amount of $58,914,932 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Education and Early Development to be allocated among the following projects in the amounts listed subject to reallocation between projects in accordance with AS 37.07.080(e):
The amount of $47,000,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to be allocated among the following projects in the amounts listed subject to reallocation between projects in accordance with AS 37.07.080(e):
PROJECT AMOUNT American Charter Academy School $ 5,200,000 Anderson K‐12 school partial roof replacement 1,015,574 Chenega Bay K‐12 school renovation 5,759,942 Copper River district office roof replacement 581,556 Craig Elementary School rehabilitation 1,905,489 Craig Middle School rehabilitation 5,668,124 Eagle River Elementary School improvements 5,422,355 Galena Interior Learning Academy 5,904,081 composite building renovation Kake schools heating upgrades 191,618 Mat‐Su Central School 10,400,000 Mt.
PROJECT AMOUNT Juneau Access $25,000,000 Northern Access Project to University Medical District 22,000,000 * Sec.
Edgecumbe High School dining hall renovation 4,741,000 Tatitlek K‐12 school renovation 6,972,263 Valdez High School and Hermon Hutchens Elementary 830,671 School domestic water piping replacement West High School partial roof replacement 4,322,259 * Sec.
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA.
The amount of $4,800,800 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department SB0166B -3- CSSB 166(TRA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\I of Family and Community Services to be allocated among the following projects in the amounts listed subject to reallocation between projects in accordance with AS 37.07.080(e):
The amount of $18,650,000 is appropriated from the 2021 state infrastructure project fund to the University of Alaska to be allocated for the Bartlett and Moore Hall Modernization and Renewal project.
PROJECT AMOUNT Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home roof replacement $2,268,000 Fairbanks Pioneer Home roof and flooring replacement 2,441,800 Sitka Pioneer Home ‐service entrance door replacement 91,000 * Sec.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
STATE BOND COMMITTEE.
The amount of $36,400 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Health for the Sitka Public Health Center handicap ramp repairs and remodel project.
If the issuance of the bonds is ratified by a majority of the qualified voters of the state who vote on the question, the amount of $1,625,000 or as much of that amount as is found necessary is appropriated from the proceeds of the bond sale to the state bond committee to carry out the provisions of this Act and to pay expenses incident to the sale and issuance of the bonds authorized in this Act.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
The amount of $1,000,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for the Alaska Vocational Technical Center student housing and services center repairs and renovations project.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS.
The amount of $200,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the Kotzebue armory fire alarm panels project.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
The amount of $887,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Natural Resources for the Alaska Plant Materials Center renovation and upgrades project.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
The amount of $15,500,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Public Safety to be CSSB 166(TRA) -4- SB0166B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\I allocated among the following projects in the amounts listed subject to reallocation between projects in accordance with AS 37.07.080(e):
PROJECT AMOUNT Alaska state troopers training academy $ 1,500,000 Interior law enforcement training facility 14,000,000 * Sec.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES.
The amount of $56,725,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to be allocated among the following projects in the amounts listed subject to reallocation between projects in accordance with AS 37.07.080(e):
PROJECT AMOUNT Homer slope stability and erosion mitigation program $ 3,725,000 Mainline ferry vessel replacement 26,000,000 Northern access project to university medical district 22,000,000 North State Office Building parking 5,000,000 * Sec.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA.
The amount of $79,050,000 is appropriated from the 2022 state infrastructure project fund to the University of Alaska to be allocated among the following projects in the amounts listed subject to reallocation between projects in accordance with AS 37.07.080(e):
PROJECT AMOUNT Anchorage Campus ‐energy performance upgrades $11,171,000 Bartlett and Moore Hall modernization and renewal 20,500,000 Juneau campus ‐Anderson scuba locker and lab repurpose 350,000 Fire and emergency services training and education 41,800,000 facility replacement Kenai, Homer, Mat‐Su, Kodiak, and Valdez campuses 4,429,000 HVAC healthy building upgrades SB0166B -5- CSSB 166(TRA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\I Ketchikan Campus ‐maritime center roof replacement 800,000 * Sec.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
STATE BOND COMMITTEE.
If the issuance of the bonds is ratified by a majority of the qualified voters of the state who vote on the question, the amount of $1,946,126 or as much of that amount as is found necessary is appropriated from the proceeds of the bond sale to the state bond committee to carry out the provisions of this Act and to pay expenses incident to the sale and issuance of the bonds authorized in this Act.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
4 - 12 of this Act lapse under AS 37.25.020 and are appropriated to the state bond committee to redeem bonds sold under this Act.
3 - 6 of this Act lapse under AS 37.25.020 and are appropriated to the state bond committee to redeem bonds sold under this Act.
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8 The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
SB0166A -3- SB 166 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-GS2543\A OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.
Notwithstanding AS 37.10.087(a)(1), if the issuance of the bonds is ratified by a majorityualified voters of the state who vote on the question, any of the authorized state agencies with authorized projects will have the ability to request use of the general fund for any funding required in advance of the issuance of bonds in cooperation with the Office of Management and Budget and pursuant to the procedure outlined in AS 37.10.087.
Any encumbrances required for contracts, the cash flows of which extend beyond two years, may be made from the general fund.
All encumbrances and infrastructure cash flow expenditure projections shall be updated at least annually on June 30.
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P R O P O S I T I O N State General Obligation $391,171,258 State Infrastructure Project Bonds Shall the State of Alaska issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not more than $391,171,258 for the purpose of paying the cost of state infrastructure projects? Bonds Yes [ ] Bonds No [ ] * Sec.
P R O P O S I T I O N State General Obligation $325,175,000 State Infrastructure Project Bonds Shall the State of Alaska issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not more than $325,175,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of state infrastructure projects? Bonds Yes [ ] Bonds No [ ] * Sec.
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CSSB 166(TRA) -6- SB0166B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
SB 166 -4- SB0166A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. (S) FN2: (REV)

  3. (S) AM: KIEHL

  4. (S) NR: MICCICHE

  5. (S) DNP: SHOWER

  6. (S) DP: MYERS

  7. (S) TRA RPT CS 1DP 1DNP 1NR 1AM SAME TITLE

  8. (S) Minutes (STRA)

  9. (S) Moved CSSB 166(TRA) Out of Committee

  10. (S) TRANSPORTATION at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  11. (S) Minutes (STRA)

  12. (S) Scheduled but Not Heard

  13. (S) TRANSPORTATION at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  14. (S) Minutes (STRA)

  15. (S) Heard & Held

  16. (S) TRANSPORTATION at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  17. (S) Minutes (STRA)

  18. (S) Heard & Held

  19. (S) TRANSPORTATION at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  20. (S) GOVERNOR'S TRANSMITTAL LETTER

  21. (S) FN1: (REV)

  22. (S) TRA, FIN

  23. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

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  • SENATE RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR · Primary

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  • SENATE RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR

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Who sponsors SB 166?
SB 166 is sponsored by SENATE RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR.
What is the current status of SB 166?
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