Alaska Military Legislation & Policies

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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01/01/2021

Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care Final Legislation

Alaska Administrative Code allows for the exemption of military family child care providers, "a facility located on a United States Department of Defense or United States Coast Guard installation that is located on federal property, or a facility certified as a family child care provider by a branch of the United States Department of Defense or by the United States Coast Guard."

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities2/16 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/27/2023HB 138

05/11/2023SB 75

08/30/2024

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

This legislation enters the State of Alaska into the Audiology-Speech Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC), a legislatively enacted agreement between states, which facilitates the interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology while maintaining public protection.

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Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact

03/31/2023HB 149

05/03/2023SB130

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/27/2023HB 137

05/11/2023SB 74

08/30/2024

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enters the State of Alaska into the Physical Therapy Compact allowing for member states to improve access to physical therapy services for the public by increasing the mobility of eligible physical therapy providers to work in multiple states.

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Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

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Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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02/27/2024HB 158

08/01/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

HB 155 amends Alaska State Statute to ensure Space Force is recognized equally with the other branches of military service.

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence2/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

09/16/2017

Recognize MPOs Final Legislation

Alaska Stat. Ann. § 18.66.140 (Filing and enforcement of protective orders issued in other states) The statute explicitly mentions protection orders issued by a United States military tribunal. Alaska Stat. Ann. § 18.65.867 (Enforcement and recognition of protective orders issued in other jurisdictions) The statute explicitly mentions protection orders issued by a United States military tribunal.

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

06/19/2012

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation

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.

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Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils4/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

01/16/2024HB 249

05/17/2023SB 154

08/01/2024

Military Affairs Final Legislation

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.

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Nutrition and Food Security

05/11/2024SB 154

08/01/2024

Nutrition and Food Security Final Legislation

Establishes a Military and Veteran Family Help Desk to support access to state services. Provides coordination for services with support organizations; works with military installations, and provides recommendations for improving assistance to military members, veterans, and their families relating to issues including workforce development, employment, physical and behavioral health, education, and access to child care. Provides an annual report to the Adjutant General.

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Economic and Workforce Development

05/11/2024SB 154

08/01/2024

Economic and Workforce Development Final Legislation

Establishes a Military and Veteran Family Help Desk to support access to state services. Provides coordination for services with support organizations; works with military installations, and provides recommendations for improving assistance to military members, veterans, and their families relating to issues including workforce development, employment, physical and behavioral health, education, and access to child care. Provides an annual report to the Adjutant General.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

05/11/2024SB 154

08/01/2024

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Final Legislation

Establishes a Military and Veteran Family Help Desk to support access to state services. Provides coordination for services with support organizations; works with military installations, and provides recommendations for improving assistance to military members, veterans, and their families relating to issues including workforce development, employment, physical and behavioral health, education, and access to child care. Provides an annual report to the Adjutant General.

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Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal

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State Policy Priorities 2025

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