06/12/2026
Today, the House passed HB 381.
For those of us on the Kenai Peninsula, we've seen firsthand what affordable and abundant energy can mean for our communities. We've also seen what happens when those opportunities disappear. We've seen industries close, good-paying jobs disappear, and families leave our communities looking for opportunities elsewhere.
This bill isn't a guarantee that the project moves forward. There are still steps ahead, including action in the Senate. But I believe it's worth making the effort to see if we can move this project forward in a way that benefits Alaska.
If we're successful, this project has the potential to provide affordable energy for Alaskans, strengthen our economy, create jobs, and support communities across the state. It could help preserve the industries we rely on and create opportunities for future generations.
I want to thank the members of the Resources Committee, the Finance Committee, and everyone involved for the amount of work that went into this bill. Regardless of where people landed on every piece of it, I appreciate the seriousness this body brought to the conversation and the effort that was put into trying to get this right.
