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AK HB152

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Tiffany Zulkosky

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies, municipalities, the University of Alaska, and school districts from banning individuals from wearing tribal regalia or carrying objects of traditional cultural significance at public events.

  • Defines "public event" to include award ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, public meetings, and other events held or sponsored by covered state entities.

  • Defines "tribal regalia" as clothing, accessories, and objects of cultural significance worn or carried during traditional tribal ceremonies, celebrations, or gatherings.

  • Requires the Department of Administration to notify each federally recognized tribe in Alaska of this Act through written or electronic copy.

  • Effective immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Cultural Regalia At Public Events

School Districts

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRIBAL AFFAIRS

5/6/2019

Committee Referrals

Tribal Affairs5/6/2019

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