AK SB117

Renames the State Commission for Human Rights to the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights, with corresponding name changes for local commissions

Allows the governor to remove commissioners for cause, including incompetence, neglect of duty, misconduct, or public/private actions that undermine the commission's work, with at least 10 days' notice and opportunity for a hearing

Changes annual reporting requirements to mandate a November 15 deadline for reports on civil rights problems, with electronic public availability replacing the previous requirement to provide 40 physical copies to the Legislative Affairs Agency

Expands the definition of "employer" by removing exemptions for charitable, educational, and religious associations or corporations, while retaining exemptions only for exclusively social or fraternal organizations not organized for private profit

Creates an affirmative defense for religious employers in discrimination cases when hiring employees for ecclesiastical, spiritual, or religious activities that further the study or advancement of religion