Bill would direct Alaska Energy Authority to develop Susitna project
If enacted, the bill would direct the Alaska Energy Authority to develop the Susitna River power project as far as feasible.
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What it does
The Alaska Energy Authority would proceed with developing the Susitna River power project, but only to the maximum extent feasible.
The bill would repeal a subsection of state utility law tied to liquefied natural gas import regulation, but its text does not show what the subsection says.
Argument forThe direction to develop the Susitna project as far as feasible could help move planning and construction forward.
Argument againstThe direction to develop the Susitna project as far as feasible could leave the Alaska Energy Authority less room to pause or change its plans.
More detail
The bill would direct the Alaska Energy Authority to proceed with developing the Susitna River power project. The direction applies to the Alaska Energy Authority and the Susitna River power project. The Authority would proceed only to the maximum extent feasible. The bill would take effect immediately if enacted.
The bill would repeal subsection (v) of a state utility-regulation law. The bill title connects the measure to regulation of liquefied natural gas import facilities by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. The bill text does not include the subsection's contents, so its practical effect is unclear. The repeal would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
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5Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
May 19(H) RETURNED TO RULES COMMITTEE Y21 N19Latest
Vote recorded (H) RETURNED TO RULES COMMITTEE PASSED Y21 N19 #2921. Result: pass.Lower
Vote recorded (H) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR FAILED Y21 N19 #2920. Result: fail.Lower
Vote recorded (H) RETURNED TO RULES COMMITTEE Y21 N19 #2921. Result: pass.Lower
May 19(H) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR FAILED Y21 N19Major