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AK SB259

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Bjorkman

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Alaska municipalities to adopt ordinances limiting annual increases in assessed property values by a percentage of their choosing, with a minimum cap of 5%

  • Limits eligibility to owner-occupied primary residences where the resident lives on the property for 185 or more days per calendar year

  • Requires reassessment to full market value when property ownership is transferred or improvements are made to the property

  • Amends AS 29.45.110 to grant this optional authority to local governments; adoption is at each municipality's discretion

Legislative Description

Property Tax Assessment Increases

Municipalities

Last Action

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs2/23/2026

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