AlaskaBill would let Alaska agencies choose hardware for software
The vetoed bill would generally let Alaska agencies choose hardware for many software applications, with exceptions for technical needs and certain discounts approved in writing.
What it does
Alaska state software licenses would generally let the state choose the desktop or server hardware it uses. Exceptions would allow certain required restrictions and vendor limits for discounts the state approves in writing as being in its best interest.
Argument forLetting the state choose hardware for many software applications could give public agencies more flexibility when buying or using software.
Argument againstA written best-interest finding could let the state accept vendor limits for a discount, reducing its choice of hardware for that software.
More detail
The vetoed bill would generally bar state software licenses from limiting the state's choice of hardware. It would cover contracts to license software designed for generally available desktop or server hardware. “State” includes Alaska's political subdivisions. The rule would not cover contracts made under AS 36.30.300–36.30.320. A contract could include a restriction needed for federal accreditation, security certification, or the software's technical design. The state could buy bundled software and services or negotiate discounts if the contract did not otherwise limit its hardware choice. It could accept a vendor's hardware restriction for a discount only if it decided in writing that the restriction was in the state's best interest. The rule would apply to covered contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after the section's effective date; the date is not stated here.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 19(S) VETOED BY Governor Mike Dunleavy 6/18/26Latest
- Jun 4(S) 10:14 A.M. 6/1/26 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- May 20(S) CONCUR AM OF (H) Y20 N-
- Vote recorded (H) PASSED Y26 N13 A1 #2982. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded (S) CONCUR AM OF (H) Y20 N- #2871. Result: pass.Upper
- May 20(S) CONCUR MESSAGE READ AND TAKEN UP
- May 20(H) VERSION: HCS SB 258(L&C)
- May 20(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S) AS AMENDEDMajor
- May 20(H) PASSED Y26 N13 A1Major
- May 20(H) READ THE THIRD TIME HCS SB 258(L&C)Minor
- May 19(H) Moved HCS SB 258(L&C) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 8:30 AM --
- Vote recorded (H) L&C HCS ADOPTED Y22 N18 #2908. Result: pass.Lower
- May 19(H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 08:00 AM BARNES 124
- May 19(H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/20 CALENDARMinor
- May 19(H) MOTION TO MOVE TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR WITHDRAWN
- May 19(H) L&C HCS ADOPTED Y22 N18
- May 19(H) READ THE SECOND TIMEMinor
- May 19(H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/19/2026
- May 19(H) FN1: ZERO(ADM)
- May 19(H) DP: FRIER, CARRICK, FIELDS, HALL
- May 19(H) L&C RPT HCS(L&C) 4DP
- May 18(H) -- MEETING CANCELED --
- May 18(H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 09:30 AM DAVIS 106
- May 6(H) Heard & Held
- May 6(H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
- Apr 29(H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 5 min. Following Session --
- Apr 29(H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
- Apr 21(H) L&C
- Apr 21(H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALSMinor
- Apr 20(S) VERSION: SB 258
- Vote recorded (S) PASSED Y19 N- E1 #2286. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 20(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)Passed House
- Apr 20(S) PASSED Y19 N- E1Passed Senate
- Apr 20(S) READ THE THIRD TIME SB 258Minor
- Apr 16(S) NOT TAKEN UP 4/16 - ON 4/20 CALENDAR
- Apr 15(S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 4/16 CALMinor
- Apr 15(S) READ THE SECOND TIMEMinor
- Apr 15(S) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/15/2026
- Apr 10(S) FN1: ZERO(ADM)
- Apr 10(S) DP: DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON
- Apr 10(S) NR: BJORKMAN, MERRICK, YUNDT
- Apr 10(S) L&C RPT 3NR 2DP
- Apr 8(S) Moved SB 258 Out of Committee
- Apr 8(S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Mar 30(S) Minutes (SL&C)
- Mar 30(S) Heard & Held
- Mar 30(S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Mar 20(S) FN1: ZERO(ADM)
- Mar 20(S) DP: DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON
- Mar 20(S) NR: MERRICK, YUNDT
- Mar 20(S) CRA RPT 2DP 2NR
- Mar 19(S) Moved SB 258 Out of Committee
- Mar 19(S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Mar 17(S) Heard & Held
- Mar 17(S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Feb 23(S) CRA, L&C
- Feb 23(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALSIntroduced
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