Move to update Alaska’s public records law stalls after public feedback, changes

By: Haley Lehman

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 917

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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A bill that would update the Alaska Public Records Act has stalled in the House of Representatives after multiple hearings and feedback from the public.

Rep. Ashley Carrick, D-Fairbanks, proposed HB 377 to unburden municipalities and update the law’s language by requiring records requesters to pay the actual personnel costs of producing them. The proposal comes after municipalities voiced frustration at the current statute, which includes a “five-hour rule” that requires municipalities and …

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