Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 298: An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to legislative subpoenas; relating to the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman; and providing for an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 298 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to legislative subpoenas; relating to the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Alyse Galvin (Independent). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 3, 2026): (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 6/24/26.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyse Galvin | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 14 |
| Matt Claman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | H |
| Cathy Giessel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | E |
| Scott Kawasaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | P |
| Kevin McCabe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Bert Stedman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | A |
| Gary Stevens | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | C |
| Löki Tobin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | I |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 6/24/26
- (H) LAW W/O GOVERNOR SIGNATURE 6/22 CHAPTER 29 SLA 26
- (H) 12:55 P.M. 6/5/26 Transmitted to Governor
- (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
- (H) CONCUR AM OF (S) Y40
- (H) CONCUR MESSAGE RECEIVED AND TAKEN UP
- (S) VERSION: SCS HB 298(JUD)
- (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDED
- (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
- (S) PASSED Y20 N-
- (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): CLAMAN, GIESSEL, STEDMAN, TOBIN, KAWASAKI, STEVENS
- (S) READ THE THIRD TIME SCS HB 298(JUD)
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