SB55 amends Alaska State Statute to allow for protective orders issued by jurisdictions outside of the State of Alaska to be recognized and enforced in the same manner as a protective order issued by a court within Alaska.

Amends the Alaska Rules for Criminal Procedure to allow for video conference testimony. Provides procedures for determining use of video conferencing by the the court.

Establishes an Alaska Military Affairs Commission which will support and enhance the relationship between the military and the State of Alaska including recommending methods to improve private and public employment opportunities for the families of current and former members of the military and assist and advise communities and the state in the design and execution of programs that enhance communities' relationships with installations of the armed forces...including in the areas of public school education, in-state higher education and training, cultural and recreational community assets, and housing and energy affordability.

Alaska provides "online services tailored for military personnel, facilitating essential tasks while they serve domestically or abroad. These services include the renewal of out-of-state licenses or IDs, the application of a Military Expiration Endorsement to extend the validity of a driver's license, adding a motorcycle endorsement, exemptions for vehicle registration, and registration-only services for vehicles with out-of-state lienholders. Additionally, military members can order specialized license plates such as Veteran or Disabled Veteran plates directly through the DMV's online portal. This suite of services ensures that those serving in the military have convenient access to vehicle and licensing services, acknowledging their unique circumstances and contributions." Driver's License Renewal: Alaska military, federal service members, and their spouses with noncommercial licenses, stationed outside of Alaska, may be able to renew their Alaska license on-line at https://my.alaska.gov/. This applies to non-REAL ID driver licenses. Vehicle Registration Renewal is available at https://my.alaska.gov/.

Alaska provides the option to register and renew registrations for vehicles at https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/vehicle-services/ Additionally, military members can order specialized license plates such as Veteran or Disabled Veteran plates directly through the DMV's online portal. This suite of services ensures that those serving in the military have convenient access to vehicle and licensing services, acknowledging their unique circumstances and contributions. Eligibility includes military members, federal employees, and spouses as defined in 2 AAC90.430.