AlaskaAlaska Railroad may transfer about 85 acres to Whittier
If it becomes law, the Alaska Railroad Corporation could transfer about 84.8 acres in Whittier to the city in exchange for fair market value.
What it does
The law would allow the Alaska Railroad Corporation to transfer about 84.8 acres in Whittier to the city for fair market value. Existing rights remain in place.
Argument forThe transfer could give Whittier control of the land’s surface, which may help the city manage those areas.
Argument againstWhittier could have to pay fair market value or trade land of equal value, which may limit how it can use its money or land.
More detail
The law would authorize the Alaska Railroad Corporation to convey its interest in about 84.8 acres to Whittier. The land is in five areas within Whittier. The transfer covers the Railroad Corporation’s interest in the surface of the land. The transfer is for fair market value. The Railroad Corporation may accept cash, land of equal value, or a mix of both. Existing valid rights remain in place. The Railroad Corporation and the city must make an agreement for needed surveys and plats. Any changed land description is included only if the Railroad Corporation’s board approves it. The Act would take effect immediately if it becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 3(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 7/3/26Latest
- Jul 3(H) LAW W/O GOVERNOR SIGNATURE 6/30 CHAPTER 42 SLA 26Major
- Jun 17(H) 3:10 P.M. 6/15/26 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- May 16(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
- Vote recorded (H) CONCUR AM OF (S) Y40 #2678. Result: pass.Lower
- May 16(H) CONCUR AM OF (S) Y40
- May 16(H) CONCUR MESSAGE TAKEN UP
- May 16(H) CONCUR MESSAGE READ AND HELD
- May 15(S) VERSION: SCS HB 216(CRA)
- Vote recorded (S) PASSED Y20 N- #2664. Result: pass.Upper
- May 15(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDEDMajor
- May 15(S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
- May 15(S) PASSED Y20 N-Major
- May 15(S) READ THE THIRD TIME SCS HB 216(CRA)Minor
- May 14(S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): GIESSEL, DUNBAR, YUNDT, CLAMAN
- May 14(S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/15 CALMinor
- May 14(S) CRA SCS ADOPTED UC
- May 14(S) READ THE SECOND TIMEMinor
- May 14(S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/14/2026
- May 13(S) FN1: ZERO(CED)
- May 13(S) DP: DUNBAR, GRAY-JACKSON, YUNDT
- May 13(S) CRA RPT SCS 3DP SAME TITLE
- May 12(S) Moved SCS HB 216(CRA) Out of Committee
- May 12(S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Apr 30(S) Heard & Held
- Apr 30(S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Mar 30(S) CRA
- Mar 30(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALSMinor
- Mar 25(H) VERSION: HB 216
- Vote recorded (H) PASSED Y40 #1956. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)Passed Senate
- Mar 25(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE
- Mar 25(H) PASSED Y40Passed House
- Mar 25(H) READ THE THIRD TIME HB 216Minor
- Mar 23(H) COSPONSOR(S): JOSEPHSON
- Mar 23(H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 3/25 CALENDARMinor
- Mar 23(H) READ THE SECOND TIMEMinor
- Mar 23(H) RULES TO CALENDAR 3/23/2026
- Mar 18(H) FN1: ZERO(CED)
- Mar 18(H) DP: HOLLAND, PRAX, G.NELSON, ST. CLAIR, HALL, HIMSCHOOT, MEARS
- Mar 18(H) CRA RPT 7DP
- Mar 17(H) Minutes (HCRA)
- Mar 17(H) Moved HB 216 Out of Committee
- Mar 17(H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124
- Feb 17(H) Minutes (HCRA)
- Feb 17(H) Heard & Held
- Feb 17(H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124
- Feb 10(H) Minutes (HCRA)
- Feb 10(H) Heard & Held
- Feb 10(H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124
- Feb 4(H) FN1: ZERO(CED)
- Feb 4(H) AM: MCCABE
- Feb 4(H) NR: MINA, STUTES, CARRICK
- Feb 4(H) DP: G.NELSON, ST. CLAIR, EISCHEID
- Feb 4(H) TRA RPT 3DP 3NR 1AM
- Feb 3(H) Minutes (HTRA)
- Feb 3(H) Moved HB 216 Out of Committee
- Feb 3(H) TRANSPORTATION at 01:00 PM BARNES 124
- Jan 29(H) Minutes (HTRA)
- Jan 29(H) Heard & Held
- Jan 29(H) TRANSPORTATION at 01:00 PM BARNES 124
- 2025
- May 2(H) TRA, CRA
- May 2(H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALSIntroduced
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