AK SB182

Prohibits award of a government contract until all procurement protests are completely resolved, including any superior court appeal and potential supreme court review.

Removes the cap on damages for sustained protests, allowing protesters to recover actual damages based on the legal grounds of their protest rather than only bid or proposal preparation costs.

Allows appeals of commissioner decisions on protests filed under AS 36.30.560 to proceed as trials de novo in superior court, with dismissals and decisions under AS 36.30.610 treated as final decisions.

Repeals AS 36.30.600 and amends Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 609 to permit trial de novo appeals for certain procurement protest decisions.

Applies to all procurements where agencies solicit bids or proposals on or after the effective date; the trial de novo provision takes effect only upon two-thirds majority vote of each legislative house.