The Primary Election on August 18
July 31, 2026
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. We want voters to feel confident and informed about their vote, so we’ll be discussing ballot measures
Senator Matt Claman
(D-Anchorage)
District H
Email: Sen.Matt.Claman@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 429
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-4919
Toll-Free: (888) 465-4919
Newsletters
Second 2026 Special Session Adjourns; Governor Calls a Third 2026 Special Session
July 17, 2026
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature met in this year’s second special session to continue working on legislation related to the gas pipeline project. The Legislature again made
First Special Session Adjourns; Governor Calls a Second Special Session
June 23, 2026
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Governor called the Legislature into special session on May 21st for the purpose of discussing and passing legislation related to the LNG project.
Legislative Session Adjourns and the Governor Calls a Special Session
May 22, 2026
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature adjourned Sine Die from the regular session on Wednesday. The Governor called us into special session immediately afterwards at 10am on Thursday,
Committees
Chair Senate Judiciary
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Member (Alternate) Legislative Ethics
Op-Eds
Combating Alaska’s suicide crisis will take all of us
October 27, 2023
I recently received an email from a friend. It was a suicide note. It included
Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
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SB 28 |
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS |
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SB 36 |
PUBLIC DEFENSE/COMMISSION |
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SB 37 |
CRIME COUNTERFEIT/NONFUNCTIONING AIRBAG |
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SB 53 |
FIVE-YEAR INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS |
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SB 73 |
REGISTER INTERIOR DESIGNERS |
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SB 91 |
TELEHEALTH: MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM |
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SB 127 |
TAXATION: VEHICLE RENTALS |
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SB 144 |
RATES: MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTY WORK |
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SB 165 |
DEFENSE OF PUB. OFFICER: ETHICS COMPLAINT |
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SB 231 |
MINORS & RESIDENT PSYCH TREATMENT CENTERS |
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SB 238 |
EDUCATION FUNDING REPEAL BSA |
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SJR 5 |
CONST. AM: 90 DAY REGULAR SESSION |
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SJR 15 |
CONST. AM: VOTES NEEDED FOR VETO OVERRIDE |
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