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AK HJR31

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/5/2009

Primary Sponsor

Carl Gatto

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Federal law under 10 U.S.C. 1482(c) currently restricts service members from designating anyone other than a surviving spouse, blood relative, or adoptive relative to direct disposal of their remains
  • Service members complete DD Form 93 before deployment to designate who will arrange their memorial services and burial arrangements, expecting these wishes to be honored
  • More than 4,000 service members have died in combat since 2003
  • H.R. 1633, the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act (Honor the WISH Act), would amend 10 U.S.C. 1482(c) to allow service members to designate any person of their choosing to direct disposition of their remains regardless of relationship
  • The Alaska State Legislature urges Congress to pass H.R. 1633

Legislative Description

Support Soldiers' Burial Designations

Death

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 7/9 LEGIS RESOLVE 10

8/5/2009

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/14/2009
Military & Veteran's Affairs4/1/2009

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