Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 119 — An Act relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) Minutes (HRES)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 62 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 119 focus on clarifying the responsibilities of the corporation involved in developing natural gas projects in Alaska. The bill highlights the intent to maximize economic benefits and revenues for the state from these projects. This matters because it emphasizes the importance of in-state natural gas development to ensure the benefits reach the local population and the state economy, potentially leading to job creation and improved energy resources.

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34-LS0613\N CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS0613\A HOUSE BILL NO.
119(STA) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Referred:
119 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES STAPP, Carrick, Prax, Tomaszewski, Allard, Schwanke, Dibert, Burke Introduced:
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2/26/25 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVES STAPP, Carrick, Prax, Tomaszewski, Allard, Schwanke, Dibert, Burke A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation;
State Affairs, Resources A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation;
relating to use of certain gas production tax revenue;
(3) assist the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of HB0119b -1- CSHB 119(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0613\N Revenue to maximize the value of the state's royalty natural gas, natural gas delivered to the state as payment of tax, and other natural gas received by the state;
(3) assist the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue to maximize the value of the state's royalty natural gas, natural gas delivered HB0119a -1- HB 119 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0613\A to the state as payment of tax, and other natural gas received by the state;
an in-state natural gas pipeline advanced under this paragraph must include a direct spur line to the City of Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough;
and (7) endeavor to develop natural gas pipelines and other transportation mechanisms that offer commercially reasonable rates for shippers and access for shippers who produce natural gas, including propane and other hydrocarbons CSHB 119(STA) -2- HB0119b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0613\N associated with natural gas other than oil, in the state.
and (7) endeavor to develop natural gas pipelines and other transportation mechanisms that offer commercially reasonable rates for shippers and access for shippers who produce natural gas, including propane and other hydrocarbons associated with natural gas other than oil, in the state.
AS 43.55.011 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(q) The department shall separately account for the amount of tax levied under this section from gas that was transported through a pipeline or other infrastructure developed under AS 31.25.005(4) or (5).
The legislature may appropriate the amount accounted for under this section to construct natural gas line connections to places of business and residence.
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HB0119b -3- CSHB 119(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB 119 -2- HB0119a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) Minutes (HRES)

  2. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  3. (H) RESOURCES at 01:00 PM BARNES 124

  4. (H) COSPONSOR REMOVED: ELAM

  5. (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --

  6. (H) RESOURCES at 01:00 PM BARNES 124

  7. (H) REFERRED TO RESOURCES

  8. (H) FN1: ZERO(CED)

  9. (H) AM: VANCE, MCCABE, MOORE, HIMSCHOOT, STORY

  10. (H) DP: HOLLAND, CARRICK

  11. (H) STA RPT CS(STA) NEW TITLE 2DP 5AM

  12. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  13. (H) Moved CSHB 119(STA) Out of Committee

  14. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  15. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  16. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  17. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  18. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  19. (H) Heard & Held

  20. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  21. (H) COSPONSOR(S): BURKE

  22. (H) COSPONSOR(S): DIBERT

  23. (H) STA, RES

  24. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (57)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 119?
HB 119 is sponsored by Maxine Dibert (D), Rebecca Schwanke (R), Jamie Allard (R), Frank Tomaszewski (R), Mike Prax (R), Ashley Carrick (D), Will Stapp (R), and Robyn Niayuq Burke (D).
What is the current status of HB 119?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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