A month into the legislative session, the GOP-dominated House majority still deciding priorities
Education funding, a new public retirement scheme and a long-term fiscal plan are all in the two-year basket, Tilton said. But she noted passing those bills would be difficult in 2024 — when all 40 House members are up for reelection — as election years have historically seen fewer big-ticket bills pass with lawmakers eager to return to their districts to campaign.
There have been calls for a deeper look into education policy and concerns among conservatives that substantially increasing funding may not lead to improved outcomes. Alaska students have regularly scored among the bottom of states in reading and math assessments.The caucus, broadly, wants to discuss increased education accountability. Tilton said there could be an online system to track school district spending as it can be difficult for the Legislature to know where state money goes.
Stevens said the Senate’s $1,000-boost to the BSA may not pass the Senate itself, but he hoped a substantial, permanent funding increase would be approved this year. In prior years, majority members could be punished with loss of staff or committee assignments if they voted against the final budget, which is known as a “binding caucus.” Former legislator Lora Reinbold wasfrom her caucus for doing that in 2015. But it’s unclear what the current rules are for House members who vote against the budget or the dividend.
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