Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 94 — An Act relating to the registration of marijuana establishments; relating to a tax exemption for qualified small businesses; relating to marijuana taxes; and providing for an effective date.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes the registration frequency for marijuana establishments from annual to biennial and modifies tax exemptions for qualified small businesses and marijuana taxes.

  • AS 17.38.200(d)

    AN ANNUAL → biennial

    Changes the registration frequency for marijuana establishments from annual to biennial.

  • AS 17.38.210(e)

    ANNUAL → biennial

    Modifies the fee schedule for local governments to use biennial fees instead of annual fees for marijuana establishments.

  • AS 17.38.210(f)

    OF RECEIPT OF

    Removes the phrase 'of receipt of' for clarity in application processing timelines.

  • AS 17.38.210(h)

    OF RECEIPT OF

    Removes unnecessary wording for clarity in application review periods by local regulatory authorities.

  • AS 17.38.210(j)

    AN ANNUAL → biennial

    Changes the renewal registration process from annual to biennial for marijuana establishments.

  • AS 43.20.012(a)

    an Alaska corporation that is a qualified small business ad that meets the active business requirements in 26 U.S.C. 1202(e), as that subsection read on January 1, 2012.

    Adds a tax exemption for qualified small businesses that meet specific criteria.

  • AS 43.61.010(a)

    $50 PER → $12 an

    Reduces the tax on marijuana from $50 per ounce to $12 per ounce.

  • AS 43.61.010(b)

    OR MAY ESTABLISH A RATE LOWER THAN $50 PER OUNCE FOR CERTAIN PARTS OF THE MARIJUANA PLANT

    Clarifies that the department may exempt certain parts of the marijuana plant from the excise tax.

  • AS 43.61.010(g)

    The tax imposed under (a) of this section is imposed on the sale or transfer of marijuana by a person who, without a current valid registration, cultivates marijuana in an amount that exceeds the amount allowed under AS 17.38.020 for personal use.

    Imposes a tax on individuals cultivating marijuana without a valid registration.

  • AS 43.61.020(b)

    RATES

    Simplifies the language regarding the tax payment schedule by removing the word 'rates'.

  • AS 43.61.030(a)

    DELINQUENT PAYMENTS

    Removes redundant wording related to tax delinquencies.

Action History

  1. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  2. (H) Heard & Held

  3. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  4. (H) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

  5. (H) L&C, FIN

  6. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 94?
HB 94 is sponsored by Frank Tomaszewski (R).
What is the current status of HB 94?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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