Representative Mike Prax

05/31/2026

Last Wednesday's presentation by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation to the House Finance Committee will answer many questions you might have about the gasline project. It's three hours long - but this is an historic project.

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05/24/2026

The 'window of opportunity' to finally build a pipeline to take gas off the North Slope is not indefinite. Banks that are considering financing the project and potential customers who are looking for a secure supply of LNG to fuel their economies are also looking at competing LNG projects throughout the world. If they loose interest in this project, Alaska will not only loose a secure source of gas to replace our dwindling Cook Inlet reserves, we will also loose the potential to produce more gas and oil from Alaska North Slope fields as is pointed out in this article recently posted in Petroleum News.

The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission updated the Senate Resources Committee on Point Thomson May 13, telling the committee that its existing gas offtake order for the field, issued in 2015, may need to be updated. Commissioner Greg Wilson said the commission's existing gas offtake order fo...

05/22/2026

Those living east of North Pole to Moose Creek should make a point of attending this open house sponsored by the Department of the Airforce to learn more about the PFAS plume migration: from Eielson AFB. It will be held at the Hotel North Pole on Thursday, June 4th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
📢 Eielson AFB PFAS Update & Upcoming Open House – June 4, 2026
Eielson Air Force Base is inviting the community to a Public Open House to discuss ongoing PFAS investigations, groundwater impacts, and upcoming response actions.
🗓 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Hotel North Pole
Community members will be able to speak directly with representatives from:
• Department of the Air Force Restoration Team
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)

💧 PFAS at Ei

05/22/2026

Please watch this video of Governor Dunleavy's discussion of the AK LNG project with Glenfarne CEO Brendan Duval then forward it to everyone you know and ask them to send it to their state Senators and Representative and that we can't get any of the extras we want unless the pipeline is built.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1917077125613401

05/20/2026

SB 239, Motor Vehicle Registration, passed the Legislature today and will now be transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

While this is a simple one-page bill, it carries significant impacts for many Alaskans—especially car enthusiasts who enjoy driving, restoring, and owning older imported vehicles.

If signed into law, this legislation will allow Alaskans to register imported vehicles that are 25 years or older, opening the door for owners of classic and specialty vehicles that previously faced barriers to registration.

I heard from many constituents who reached out in strong support of this legislation, and I was encouraged to see so many people engaging in the legislative process and advocating for issues important to them. Public participation matters, and it truly makes a difference.

I was proud to cosponsor this bill and grateful to my colleagues in the Legislature for supporting and passing it. I look forward to seeing it reach the Governor’s desk and hope this commonsense legislation becomes law for Alaska.

Additionally, the Senate also amended an additional provision into this bill related to SR-22 insurance and Proof of Financial Responsibility requirements. This provision establishes a framework for how long an individual is required to maintain an SR-22 filing. SR-22 requirements play an important role in ensuring financial responsibility and protecting the public, but they should not remain in effect indefinitely. This bill creates a reasonable timeline for removing that requirement while maintaining accountability.

05/20/2026

I want to extend a sincere thank you to Governor Dunleavy for officially calling the Alaska State Legislature into a second special session beginning tomorrow, May 21, in Juneau.

The Governor has tasked us with taking up HB 381, critical legislation regarding the taxation of natural gas pipeline property and municipal taxation limitations. I cannot stress enough how important this legislation is to advancing the Alaska LNG Project and providing the certainty necessary to help move this long-awaited project forward.

We spent a tremendous amount of time working on this legislation during the regular session, but unfortunately, the Legislature was unable to reach an agreement that would allow the Alaska LNG Project to move forward. That is why we now find ourselves in a special session. If there was ever a piece of legislation that could not wait until next year, this is it. We have to get this done now.

I am eager to continue the work on this legislation because Alaska’s future depends on responsibly developing our natural resources, growing our private sector economy, and creating new opportunities for jobs and long-term revenue. The Alaska LNG Project has the potential to strengthen our economy, provide affordable energy, and reinforce Alaska’s role as a global energy leader.

It’s time to get to work for the benefit of all Alaskans!

05/20/2026

Press Release: HB 96 Passes the Legislature and moves on to the Governor's office.

05/20/2026

Yesterday, I voted to sustain the Governor’s veto of HB 78, the Retirement Systems; Defined Benefit Option bill. This was not a decision I made lightly. I deeply respect our public employees and recognize the important work they do every day for Alaska. Recruiting and retaining a strong workforce is a challenge that deserves serious attention.

However, I also have a responsibility to look beyond the immediate appeal of a proposal and consider its long-term impacts on Alaska taxpayers and our state’s fiscal future. Alaska has experienced firsthand the significant financial burdens associated with defined benefit retirement systems. Those obligations can create substantial long-term liabilities that future generations are left responsible for funding, particularly when investment returns or actuarial assumptions do not align with expectations.

While supporters argued HB 78 would help with recruitment and retention, I remain unconvinced that returning to a defined benefit structure is the best or most sustainable path forward. Recruitment challenges should be addressed, but we must do so in a way that balances workforce needs with fiscal responsibility and protects taxpayers from potentially significant future obligations.

Defined contribution plans provide predictability and avoid placing uncertain long-term liabilities onto future state budgets. At a time when Alaska continues to face fiscal challenges, I believe we should be cautious about creating obligations that could impact future legislatures and future Alaskans.

My vote was not a vote against state employees. It was a vote for long-term fiscal discipline and ensuring that we do not repeat mistakes that have contributed to financial challenges in the past. We owe it to both our public workforce and taxpayers to pursue solutions that are sustainable, responsible, and built to last.

05/15/2026

Home on the Grange

Join me for Home on the Grange tomorrow, May 15th, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

The main topic of tomorrow's discussion will be the capital budget and the Alaska LNG Project. If you have questions or topics you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to bring them to the meeting. That is what this is for.

I host this Home on the Grange meeting every Saturday at 10:00 am. If you can’t make it this week, there is always next week. Please use the Zoom link below.

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05/13/2026

A bill that I sponsored, HB 314 Architects, Engineers, Surveyors; Registered Interior Designers, took another important step forward yesterday by passing out of the Senate Finance Committee. The bill has now advanced to the Senate Rules Committee, bringing it one step closer to final passage.

HB 314 is about improving the process and ensuring Alaska can continue moving important infrastructure and development projects forward in a practical and responsible way. I appreciate the work of committee members who took the time to review and advance this legislation.

The legislative process takes persistence, and each step matters. I’ll continue working to move HB 314 across the finish line and will keep everyone updated as it progresses.

If you would like to read the bill, you can find it at the following link.