Dear Friends,

Everything is fully underway here in the Capitol. We have officially made it to the 30-day mark and will continue to press on until we reach the end. Additionally, I'd like to also wish everyone a Happy Women's History Month! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me using the information at the bottom of this email.
Capitol Happenings

I was honored to have my bill SB 7 “An Act requiring the Department of Public Safety to publish certain policies and procedures on the department’s Internet website,” pass from the Judicial Committee. The next step is to the Senate floor for a vote then over to the House for consideration.

I have recently signed on as a co-sponsor for the following bills:

·        HB 198: Establishing September 10th as Alaska Community Health Aide
Appreciation Day
·        SCR 9: Proclaiming February as American Heart Month
·        HJR 16: Hmong Veterans Military Rights
·        SB 32: College Credit for High School Students
·        SB 81: Requiring background investigations of village public safety officer
applicants by the Department of Public Safety
·        SB 132: Exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled
substance prescription database
·        SB 174: Relating to dress codes and allowing natural hairstyles
·        SB 216: Relating to dementia awareness

Free COVID Test

FREE at-home COVID-19 test kits are still available through the United States government. Each household can order up to four COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Place your order today!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to my office at any time:

Besse Odom
Chief of Staff
907.269.0174

L. Keith Bauguess
Legislative Staff
907.269.0155


I’m Senator Elvi, always.....
"Listening and Representing Your Interests!”