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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | AK | SB 96 | Establishes a New Grant Program for Child Care and Expands the Number of Families Eligible for Child Care Assistance from the State. | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
| April 15, 2025 | AK | SB 39 | Prohibits Payday Loans and Restricts Loans to a Maximum 36% Annual Percentage Rate | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
| March 10, 2025 | AK | SB 47 | Authorizes the Municipality of Anchorage to Use Local Money to Pay for Pothole Repairs on Canyon Road | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
| March 28, 2020 | AK | SB 241 | Appropriates Emergency Funds for COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 1) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/05 | SB 96 | Establishes a New Grant Program for Child Care and Expands the Number of Families Eligible for Child Care Assistance from the State. | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
| 4/15 | SB 39 | Prohibits Payday Loans and Restricts Loans to a Maximum 36% Annual Percentage Rate | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
| 3/10 | SB 47 | Authorizes the Municipality of Anchorage to Use Local Money to Pay for Pothole Repairs on Canyon Road | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
| 3/28 | SB 241 | Appropriates Emergency Funds for COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 1) |