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AK SB282

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds one new civilian member to the Joint Armed Services Committee, appointed after considering the Alaska Municipal League's recommendation, increasing the quorum requirement from 8 to 9 members

  • Expands committee duties to include supporting Alaska's central role in military defense, reviewing state policy responses to national defense and arctic security initiatives, and convening hearings on emerging defense issues

  • Changes the committee's activity report deadline from the first day of each second regular session to December 31 of that year

  • Requires the Legislative Affairs Agency to maintain a member contact list and notify presiding officers of civilian member vacancies

  • Terminates current member terms upon enactment, with reappointment allowed within 45 days; certain provisions (including eventual repeal of committee statutes) take effect June 30, 2036

Legislative Description

Military: Jt Armed Svcs Committee

Legislative Committees

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

4/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules4/22/2026
Community & Regional Affairs3/25/2026

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