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

HB 296 — An Act relating to leases of state land for agricultural purposes; 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 06, 2026. 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 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new section in law for leasing state land specifically for agricultural purposes, outlining the application process, lease terms, and other related provisions.

  • AS 38.05.070(e)

    A renewal issued under this subsection is not subject to AS 38.05.035(e).

    Exempts renewals of certain leases from additional restrictions.

  • AS 38.05.075(a)

    Except as provided in AS 38.05.035, 38.05.070, 38.05.073, 38.05.081, 38.05.082, 38.05.083, 38.05.084, 38.05.087, 38.05.102, 38.05.565, 38.05.600, 38.05.810, and this section,

    Updates the section's provisions to clarify exceptions regarding competitive leasing.

  • AS 38.05

    Sec. 38.05.084. Leases of state land for agricultural purposes.

    Introduces a new section specifically for leasing state land for agricultural purposes.

  • AS 38.05.084

    A lease for state land under this section is for 10 years with an option for five-year renewals as long as the lessee continues to meet the terms of the lease.

    Sets standard lease duration and renewal terms for agricultural purposes.

  • AS 38.05.084

    The director shall establish an agricultural fee schedule for compensation for a lease under this section.

    Mandates the creation of a fee schedule for leases of agricultural land.

  • AS 38.05.102

    Except for a lease under AS 38.05.081, → Except for a lease under AS 38.05.081, 38.05.083, or 38.05.084,

    Includes the new agricultural lease section as an exception to lessee preference provisions.

Action History

  1. (H) Heard & Held

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

  3. (H) REFERRED TO RESOURCES

  4. (H) RES, FIN

  5. (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)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 296?
HB 296 is sponsored by Donna Mears (D).
What is the current status of HB 296?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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