The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee adopted a committee substitute for HB 220 on May 7, 2026, to clarify easements and rights‑of‑way in state parks. Sponsors and utilities said the measure would allow replacement of aging infrastructure serving dozens of homes; members raised concerns about automatic permit issuance and how the bill could be applied to large new projects.

Senate Finance subcommittee staff presented FY27 recommendations totaling $213.14 million and a one-time $1.9566 million vehicle rental tax increment for parks; Senator Wilikowski moved the budget to the full committee and the motion passed by unanimous consent.

Deputy Commissioner Brent Goodrum told the Senate subcommittee Alaska saw record park traffic, a 13% increase in authorizations, 63 search‑and‑rescue missions last year, and nine new public‑use cabins under construction; senators pressed the department to speed seasonal hiring.

The Assembly approved the FY27 capital improvement program, including funding for parks and school projects, after passing amendments to advance pickleball scoping/design and to delay interior field-house scoping by a year; members debated a disputed $66 million field-house estimate and community demand for courts.

Legislature passes SB 47 updating Chugach State Park management and local easement rights

Borough Mayor to review Nordic Ski Club's proposal for donor and history walls.

Artists collaborate to enhance ski center with a 4 by 8 foot wood block carving