Alaska 32nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 146 — An Act relating to costs of and charges for textbooks and other course materials required for University of Alaska courses; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 146 adds a specific requirement for identifying which course materials are "low-cost" and introduces the term "zero-cost resources," while earlier wording was more general. Additionally, the implementation date has been moved from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2023, meaning the changes will take effect sooner. These amendments aim to promote greater transparency and accessibility in educational resources, making it easier for students to find affordable options.

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32-LS1062\I CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
32-LS1062\B SENATE BILL NO.
146(EDC) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Referred:
146 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY SENATORS MYERS, Begich, Stevens, Hughes, Micciche Introduced:
Rules2 Sponsor(s):
1/18/22 Referred:
SENATORS MYERS, Begich, Stevens, Hughes, Micciche A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to costs of and charges for textbooks and other course materials required for University of Alaska courses;
Education A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to costs of and charges for textbooks and other course materials required for University of Alaska courses;
(3) to the extent practicable, which of the required course materials, if any, are low-cost resources;
(3) which of the required course materials, if any, are low-cost resources;
and SB0146B -1- CSSB 146(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-LS1062\I (4) the amount of each automatic fee, if any, charged for required course materials when a student registers for a course.
and SB0146A -1- SB 146 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-LS1062\B (4) the amount of each automatic fee, if any, charged for required course materials when a student registers for a course.
(b) A search function on the University of Alaska online course schedule must provide for searches identifying courses in which all required course materials are zero-cost or low-cost resources.
(b) A search function on the University of Alaska online course schedule must provide for searches identifying courses in which all required course materials are zero-cost resources.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2026.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2023.
CSSB 146(EDC) -2- SB0146B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
SB 146 -2- SB0146A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. (S) FIN REFERRAL ADDED AFTER EDC

  3. (S) FN1: (UA)

  4. (S) DP: HOLLAND, HUGHES, BEGICH

  5. (S) EDC RPT CS 3DP SAME TITLE

  6. (S) Minutes (SEDC)

  7. (S) Moved CSSB 146(EDC) Out of Committee

  8. (S) EDUCATION at 09:00 AM BUTROVICH 205

  9. (S) COSPONSOR(S): BEGICH, STEVENS, HUGHES, MICCICHE

  10. (S) Minutes (SEDC)

  11. (S) Heard & Held

  12. (S) EDUCATION at 09:00 AM BUTROVICH 205

  13. (S) EDC

  14. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  15. (S) Prefile released 1/7/22

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 146?
SB 146 is sponsored by Robert Myers (R), Begich, Gary Stevens (R), Micciche, and Shelley Hughes (R).
What is the current status of SB 146?
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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