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AlaskaSB 14334th Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

SCHOOL BD TERMS, TRAINING; CITY COUNCILS

Sponsored By: Robert Yundt (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Smaller cities can choose council size

Alaska second-class cities with more than 1,000 residents must have seven council members. Those with 1,000 residents or fewer set council size by local ordinance, choosing three to seven members. Members are elected by voters across the city unless an ordinance provides another election method.

Municipalities gain options for school board terms

The law lets municipal governing bodies change school board terms through a local ordinance. Municipal school district board terms are normally three years. An ordinance changing those terms under the municipal government law must also win voter approval.

School board members must complete training

Alaska school board members, including regional board members, must receive ethics and budgeting training within 30 days after starting each term. The Department of Education and Early Development must provide the training.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert Yundt

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Sarah Vance

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 19 • No: 20

House vote • 5/13/2026

AM NO 2 FAILED Y19 N20 E1

Yes: 19 • No: 20

Actions Timeline

  1. (H) FN4: (CC:HB263/EED)

    9/30/2026House

  2. (H) FN(S) ATTACHED TO APPROP. BILL HB 263

    9/30/2026House

  3. (H) LEG FINANCE APPROPRIATION MESSAGE 9/8/26

    9/30/2026House

  4. (S) LEG FINANCE APPROPRIATION MESSAGE 9/8/26

    9/30/2026Senate

  5. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

    8/11/2026Senate

  6. (S) LAW W/O GOVERNOR SIGNATURE 8/10 CHAPTER 59 SLA 26

    8/11/2026Senate

  7. (S) 11:05 A.M. 7/20/26 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR

    7/27/2026Senate

  8. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

    5/17/2026Senate

  9. (S) CONCUR AM OF (H) Y20 N-

    5/17/2026Senate

  10. (S) CONCUR MESSAGE TAKEN UP

    5/17/2026Senate

  11. (S) CONCUR MESSAGE READ

    5/16/2026Senate

  12. (H) VERSION: CSSB 143(CRA) AM H

    5/15/2026House

  13. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S) AS AMENDED

    5/15/2026House

  14. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

    5/15/2026House

  15. (H) PASSED Y40

    5/15/2026House

  16. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 143(CRA) AM H

    5/15/2026House

  17. (H) NOT TAKEN UP 5/14 - ON 5/15 CALENDAR

    5/14/2026House

  18. (H) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR

    5/14/2026House

  19. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): VANCE

    5/13/2026House

  20. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/14 CALENDAR

    5/13/2026House

  21. (H) AM NO 3 OFFERED AND WITHDRAWN

    5/13/2026House

  22. (H) AM NO 2 FAILED Y19 N20 E1

    5/13/2026House

  23. (H) TITLE CHANGE: HCR 19

    5/13/2026House

  24. (H) ...CHANGES TITLE OF LEGISLATION

    5/13/2026House

  25. (H) AM NO 1 ADOPTED UC

    5/13/2026House

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