The bill proposes supplemental appropriations and reappropriations for various state departments in Alaska for the fiscal year 2026, totaling approximately $579.8 million. Key allocations include $20 million for population management in the Department of Corrections, $31.4 million for public assistance in the Department of Health, and $38 million for the University of Alaska. The bill also extends the appropriation period for the proceeds from the sale of the Stratton building to include fiscal year 2027 and expands the timeline for Medicaid services funding to cover multiple future fiscal years up to 2031. Additionally, it specifies new appropriations for capital projects, such as $5 million for bulk fuel upgrades and $8 million for the University of Alaska Museum of the North Planetarium.

Moreover, the bill allocates $600,000 from the general fund to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for organization grants to the Xunaa Borough, extending the funding period to include the fiscal year ending June 30, 2029. It also includes reappropriations for various departments to upgrade equipment and provide matching funds for cybersecurity grants. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will receive appropriations for critical deferred maintenance and emergency response needs. The bill includes a retroactivity clause effective from July 1, 2025, and establishes a contingency for appropriations related to the creation of a new borough or unified municipality, with the act set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0289A, AM HB 289, introduced 02/04/2026: 37.25.020, 41.15.210