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HB 176: An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date.

Ashley CarrickVetoed

HB 176 status: Vetoed — (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 8/10/26 (updated Aug 11, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act relating to notice of new fees and fee increases from the University of Alaska; relating to billing statements from the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Enhances student budget transparency
  • Standardizes fee disclosure practices

Risks

  • Imposes administrative compliance costs on the university

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Increases access to clear financial information
  • Improves student-institutional communication

Risks

  • Potential for administrative complexity in implementation
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full legislative text not reviewed

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Where it stands

(H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 8/10/26

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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