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Introduced
08/02/2025
08/02/2025
In Committee
08/02/2025
08/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act relating to tax credits for contributions to public schools and programs operated by tribal entities or tribally empowered Alaska Native organizations through a compact with the state; relating to tax credits for contributions to state-funded literacy programs; relating to the insurance tax education credit, the income tax education credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, the property tax education credit, the mining business education credit, the fisheries business education credit, and the fisheries resource landing tax education credit; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill expands tax credit opportunities for contributions to educational institutions and programs in Alaska by modifying several existing tax statutes. Specifically, the bill allows tax credits for cash or equipment contributions to public schools, programs operated by tribal entities or tribally empowered Alaska Native organizations through state compacts, and state-funded literacy programs administered by the Department of Education and Early Development. The bill applies these new credit provisions across multiple tax types, including insurance, income, oil and gas production, property, mining, and fisheries taxes. A key change is increasing the maximum total credit amount from $3 million to $10 million per taxpayer or affiliated group, which will provide more financial flexibility for businesses making educational contributions. The bill affects various tax credits related to education, ensuring that contributions to diverse educational initiatives can receive tax benefits. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving taxpayers and businesses advance notice of these expanded tax credit opportunities for supporting educational programs across Alaska.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Rules (Senate)
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 08/02/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB1003 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB1003A.PDF |
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