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AK HB2

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Chris Tuck

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows private employers to voluntarily grant employment preferences to members of the Alaska National Guard and veterans when hiring employees
  • Defines "member of the national guard" as a person presently serving in good standing in the national guard
  • Defines "veteran" as a person discharged under honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces, reserve units, Alaska Territorial Guard, Alaska Army National Guard, Alaska Air National Guard, or Alaska Naval Militia
  • Amends AS 18.80.200 to clarify that employment discrimination laws do not prohibit such voluntary preferences
  • Creates new Chapter 55 in AS 23 establishing the right of private employers to offer national guard and veteran hiring preferences

Legislative Description

Priv Employer Voluntary Vet Preference

Veterans

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 10/27/18

7/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs3/27/2017
Military & Veteran's Affairs1/18/2017

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