AK SB185

Establishes the Alaska Military Affairs Commission in the Office of the Governor, chaired by the lieutenant governor.

Commission consists of 9 members: lieutenant governor (chair), adjutant general or designee, commerce commissioner or designee, three mayors from municipalities with U.S. armed forces installations (representing different branches and geographic regions), two public members with military experience from different branches, and one public member with business or economic development experience.

Members appointed under sections (4)-(6) serve staggered three-year terms and may be reappointed; commission meets quarterly and members receive per diem and travel expenses but no salary.

Commission duties include providing military and economic development advice to state leadership, recommending ways to expand armed forces presence, planning infrastructure needs, improving military family employment, enhancing community-military relationships, and preparing strategic plans to protect existing and attract new military missions.

Commission must report annually by January 31 to the Joint Armed Services Committee and relevant legislative committees on its activities; commission sunset date is June 30, 2030.