Senate Judiciary Committee advances bill to repeal Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee moved Senate Bill 251 out of committee by unanimous consent on March 2, 2026; Senator Tobin moved the bill and no objections were recorded, allowing staff to complete paperwork and the committee to proceed.
The Alaska Senate Judiciary Committee on March 2 advanced Senate Bill 251, which would repeal the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission, by unanimous consent.
Senator Tobin moved the bill "with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes," and Chair Senator Klain said he heard no objections; the chair then announced that SB 251 "has moved from committee." The committee took a brief recess to allow staff to complete required paperwork and then resumed other business.
The committee record shows no amendments were filed by the previously set February 27 deadline. No roll-call vote was taken; the chair moved the bill forward after members indicated no objection. The committee did not receive further testimony on SB 251 during this session.
The committee adjourned at 2:18 p.m.; its next meeting will be Wednesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m.
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