Meyer sees Senate work as largely done

Senate President Kevin Meyer says he sees the work by his chamber as largely done after it approved changes to state oil and gas tax credits and passed a plan to use Alaska Permanent Fund earnings to help fund state government.

The Senate approved both bills Monday, as lawmakers sought to finish what they could ahead of the start of the Alaska Native gathering known as Celebration. Hotel rooms booked for the event starting Wednesday meant some lawmakers will be losing their rooms for a few days and prompted plans for a break in the special session the rest of this week.

The House also approved the compromise tax credit bill but the permanent fund bill remains in committee. Three tax bills from Gov. Bill Walker are positioned for a floor vote in the House, provided they have support to move.

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