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AK HJR22
Joint Resolution
Status
4/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Urges the Canada Border Services Agency to maintain 24-hour daily operations at the border crossing between Hyder, Alaska, and Stewart, British Columbia.
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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.
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States that Hyder residents rely entirely on Stewart, British Columbia, for medical and emergency services.
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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.
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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