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AK SB120

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elvi Gray-Jackson

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Alaska Climate Change Emergency Response Commission within the Office of the Governor, with 16 members: 6 state department commissioners serving by virtue of office and 10 municipal representatives (mayors or council members) appointed by the governor from designated geographic regions across Alaska

  • Requires the commission to prepare a strategic response plan identifying areas and economic sectors vulnerable to climate change, provide grant writing assistance prioritizing rural governments and tribal organizations, and develop a fund distribution program to help local governments respond to climate impacts

  • Authorizes the commission to apply for and accept federal, international, and private funding for infrastructure adaptation, renewable energy technology, community relocation, food and transportation security, and climate research

  • Directs the commission to identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through alternative fuels, energy conservation, renewable energy, land use management, and transportation planning, and to recommend implementing legislation

  • Mandates annual reports to the governor and legislature by February 1 each year detailing identified threats, progress on addressing them, and recommendations for legislative action

Legislative Description

Climate Change Commission

Resources

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance4/18/2025
State Affairs3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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