Amid political division, Alaska lawmakers close in on final compromise gasline bill

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 1,061

Last Updated: 5 days, 13 hours ago


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Legislative leaders say they will introduce a final compromise tax bill for the proposed AKLNG gasline on Thursday, which is then scheduled to be taken up for a vote by the full House and Senate.

A six-member multipartisan conference committee of lawmakers from the House and Senate has been working throughout a second special session called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on a compromise tax cut bill for the multibillion dollar project. Senate and House …

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