02/26/2026 03:30 PM Senate HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

Senate Health and Social Services Committee · February 26, 2026

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Call to order and agenda

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Vice Chair Giesel called the Senate Health and Social Services Committee to order in Juneau, noted present members (Senators Myers and Klayman) and announced one agenda item: a presentation by Facing Foster Care in Alaska with main presenter Amanda Mativier.

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The Senate Health and Social Services Committee in Juneau heard a presentation from Facing Foster Care in Alaska on Feb. 26, 2026. The nonprofit outlined policy priorities including House Bill 36 (shorter court hearings for foster youth placed in psychiatric facilities), sibling-relationship protection (HB 157), Social Security proceeds reform, housing voucher access, higher-education supports and extended foster care funding needs.

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