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AK HJR22

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Ortiz

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Canada Border Services Agency to maintain 24-hour daily operations at the border crossing between Hyder, Alaska, and Stewart, British Columbia.

  • Identifies the Canada-U.S. border crossing as the only road route for Hyder residents to leave their enclave or escape inland during natural disasters such as tsunamis or floods.

  • States that Hyder residents rely entirely on Stewart, British Columbia, for medical and emergency services.

  • Notes that the Hyder Community Association and the District of Stewart have both independently expressed support for keeping the border open 24 hours a day.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the President of the Canada Border Services Agency.

Legislative Description

Stewart-hyder Border Hours

International Relations

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

4/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules4/18/2015
State Affairs4/2/2015

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