04/16/2026 01:30 PM Senate COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

Alaska Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee · April 16, 2026

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Opening and roll call

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10:40 → 10:55(15s)

Chair Senator Merrick called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m., recorded Senators Olson and Dunbar present alongside the chair, and announced three agenda items for the afternoon: SB 250 (data centers), SB 210 (cultural education), and HB 125 (Board of Fisheries membership).

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The Alaska Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee heard second or introductory testimony on three bills: SB 250 (data center utility rules), SB 210 (indigenous cultural-heritage education), and HB 125 (Board of Fisheries membership). Lawmakers heard expert and tribal testimony, asked clarifying questions, and set two bills aside for future consideration.

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