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AK HB317

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ky Holland

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds a new duty for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to develop a program for prioritizing maintenance of transportation facilities in wildland urban interface zones
  • Focuses on communities in wildland urban interface zones that are only accessible by one route, addressing evacuation concerns during wildfires
  • Requires the department to consult with local municipalities, community organizations, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, and service areas
  • Mandates creation of a prioritized list of state-maintained roads and highways for annual wildfire season preparation, facility maintenance, and treatment of fuel loads
  • Report on the plan, including prioritization methodology and the prioritized road list, must be submitted to the legislature by December 20, 2026

Legislative Description

Dot: Wildland Urban Interface Maint Plan

Highways

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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