Alaska 30th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 204 — An Act relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license for Hmong veterans and Lao veterans; relating to registration plates celebrating the arts; relating to special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, and other awards reflecting valor; relating to special registration plates for vehicles owned by veterans with disabilities; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2018. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 204 now includes provisions for issuing special registration plates to veterans who have received various valor awards, such as the Bronze Star and Silver Star. This change highlights the state's recognition and support for veterans and their achievements. Additionally, the bill clarifies the registration fees for these special plates, ensuring that veterans can celebrate their service without significant financial barriers. This is important as it not only honors veterans but also makes it easier for them to showcase their dedication and sacrifices.

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Alaska State Legislature The Alaska State Legislature menu Home Senate Current Members Past Members By Session Alphabetical House Current Members Past Members By Session Alphabetical Bills & Laws Bills All Introduced Actions by Date Awaiting Actions Bills sent to Conf Committee Bills in Committee Governor's Vetoes Passed Legislation Prefile Bill Summary Requestor Summary Statistics Sponsor Summary Subject Summary Laws Constitution Constitutional Convention Files Statutes Executive Orders - Current Executive Orders - Historical Administrative Code Journals Session Laws & Resolves Session Laws & Resolves 2017 Session Laws & Resolves 2018 - Previous Year Session Law - Previous Year Legislative Resolves Tools Statute Information Retrieval System Bill Tracking Management Facility Past Legislatures (Archives) Committees Hearing Schedule Standing Committees Finance Committees Special Committees Joint Committees Conference Committees Other Committees Minutes Publications Get Started Information Offices Legislative Affairs Legislative Agencies Links Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Alaska Delegation Home Bill & Laws Bills Enrolled SB 204 Detail FullText txt Enrolled SB 204:
"An Act relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license for Hmong veterans and Lao veterans;
Relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license for Hmong veterans and Lao veterans;
and providing for an effective date." HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
and providing for an effective date.
204(STA) am H 01 "An Act relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license 02 for Hmong veterans and Lao veterans;
00Enrolled SB 204 01 Relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license for Hmong 02 veterans and Lao veterans;
relating to registration plates celebrating the 03 arts;
relating to registration plates celebrating the arts;
relating to special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze 04 Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force 05 Cross, Coast Guard Cross, and other awards reflecting valor;
relating to 03 special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, 04 Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, 05 and other awards reflecting valor;
relating to special 06 registration plates for vehicles owned by veterans with disabilities;
relating to special registration plates for vehicles owned by 06 veterans with disabilities;
and providing for an 07 effective date." 08 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and providing for an effective date.
09 * Section 1.
07 _______________ 08 * Section 1.
10 (l) At the request of the person, the department shall provide a veteran 11 designation and United States flag replica on an identification card identifying the 12 person as a retired veteran, [OR] a veteran of the armed forces of the United States 13 discharged under honorable conditions, or a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran who served in military operations in support of the United States in the Kingdom of 02 Laos between February 28, 1961, and May 15, 1975.
09 (l) At the request of the person, the department shall provide a veteran 10 designation and United States flag replica on an identification card identifying the 11 person as a retired veteran, [OR] a veteran of the armed forces of the United States 12 discharged under honorable conditions, or a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran who served in military operations in support of the United States in the Kingdom of 02 Laos between February 28, 1961, and May 15, 1975.
02 (jj) Vehicles owned by recipients of a Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver 03 Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, or Coast Guard 04 Cross.
02 (jj) Vehicles owned by recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver 03 Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, or Coast Guard 04 Cross.
23 (2) special request plates for 24 (A) Alaska National Guard personnel ..........
23 (2) special request plates for 24 (A) Alaska National Guard personnel .........
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Action History

  1. EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

  2. Signed into law 7/29 CHAPTER 70 SLA 18

  3. MANIFEST ERROR(S)

  4. 9:35 AM 7/20/18 Transmitted to Governor

  5. EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  6. CONCUR AM OF (H) Y19 N- E1

  7. Cosponsors added: WIELECHOWSKI, BEGICH, STEVENS, COSTELLO, BISHOP

  8. CONCUR MESSAGE TAKEN UP UC

  9. CONCUR MESSAGE READ

  10. VERSION: HCS SB 204(STA) AM H

  11. TRANSMITTED TO (S) AS AMENDED

  12. CROSS SPONSOR(S): TARR

  13. TITLE CHANGE: HCR 32

  14. EFFECTIVE DATE(S) ADOPTED Y38 E1 A1

  15. PASSED Y37 N1 E1 A1

  16. Read the third time HCS SB 204(STA) AM H

  17. CROSS SPONSOR(S): GARA, LEDOUX, KAWASAKI, JOSEPHSON, SADDLER

  18. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/10 CALENDAR

  19. ...CHANGES TITLE OF LEGISLATION

  20. AM NO 2 ADOPTED Y40

  21. AM NO 1 FAILED Y13 N26 A1

  22. STA HCS ADOPTED UC

  23. Read the second time

  24. NOT TAKEN UP 5/8 - ON 5/9 CALENDAR

  25. RULES TO CALENDAR 5/8/2018

  26. CROSS SPONSOR(S): KOPP

  27. Fiscal Note 1: No fiscal impact (Administration)

  28. STA Do Pass: TUCK, BIRCH, KNOPP, WOOL, LEDOUX, JOHNSON, KREISS-TOMKINS

  29. PENDING TITLE CHANGE HCR

  30. STA RPT HCS(STA) NT 7DP

  31. CROSS SPONSOR(S): TUCK

  32. Referred to State Affairs

  33. Read the first time - REFERRALS

  34. VERSION: SB 204

  35. TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  36. PASSED Y20 N-

  37. Read the third time SB 204

  38. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  39. Read the second time

  40. RULES TO CALENDAR 3/7/2018

  41. Fiscal Note 1: No fiscal impact (Administration)

  42. STA No Recommendation: WILSON

  43. STA Do Pass: MEYER, GIESSEL, COGHILL, EGAN

  44. STA RPT 4DP 1NR

  45. Referred to State Affairs

  46. Read the first time - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • EGAN

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (59)

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Votes

Shall the effective date clause be adopted?

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 27002
D 4000
N 1000
R 6000
Total 38002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Birch — Yea
Chenault — Yea
Drummond — Yea
Eastman — Yea
Gara — Yea
Grenn — Yea
Guttenberg — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Kito — Not Voting
Knopp — Yea
Kreiss-Tomkins — Yea
LeDoux — Yea
Lincoln — Yea
Millett — Yea
Neuman — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Parish — Yea
Pruitt — Yea
Reinbold — Yea
Seaton — Yea
Spohnholz — Yea
Sullivan-Leonard — Yea
Talerico — Not Voting
Tarr — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Tuck — Yea
Wool — Yea
Zulkosky — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Andy Josephson D Yea
Matt Claman D Yea
Neal Foster D Yea
Scott Kawasaki D Yea
Bryce Edgmon N Yea
Cathy Tilton R Yea
Chuck Kopp R Yea
Dan Saddler R Yea
DeLena Johnson R Yea
George Rauscher R Yea
Louise Stutes R Yea

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Shall HCS SB 204(STA) am H pass the House?

Passed 37 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 26102
D 4000
N 1000
R 6000
Total 37102
% of votes cast 93%3%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Birch — Yea
Chenault — Yea
Drummond — Yea
Eastman — Nay
Gara — Yea
Grenn — Yea
Guttenberg — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Kito — Not Voting
Knopp — Yea
Kreiss-Tomkins — Yea
LeDoux — Yea
Lincoln — Yea
Millett — Yea
Neuman — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Parish — Yea
Pruitt — Yea
Reinbold — Yea
Seaton — Yea
Spohnholz — Yea
Sullivan-Leonard — Yea
Talerico — Not Voting
Tarr — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Tuck — Yea
Wool — Yea
Zulkosky — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Andy Josephson D Yea
Matt Claman D Yea
Neal Foster D Yea
Scott Kawasaki D Yea
Bryce Edgmon N Yea
Cathy Tilton R Yea
Chuck Kopp R Yea
Dan Saddler R Yea
DeLena Johnson R Yea
George Rauscher R Yea
Louise Stutes R Yea

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Shall SENATE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to special registration plates for vehicles owned by veterans with disabilities" pass the Senate?

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
R 4000
D 3000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Begich — Yea
Bishop — Yea
Coghill — Yea
Egan — Yea
Gardner — Yea
Hughes — Yea
Kelly — Yea
MacKinnon — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Micciche — Yea
Shower — Yea
Wilson — Yea
von Imhof — Yea
Bill Wielechowski D Yea
Donald Olson D Yea
Lyman Hoffman D Yea
Bert Stedman R Yea
Cathy Giessel R Yea
Gary Stevens R Yea
Mia Costello R Yea

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Subjects

veterans
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Who sponsors SB 204?
SB 204 is sponsored by EGAN, Bishop, Mia Costello (R), Begich, Gary Stevens (R), and Bill Wielechowski (D).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2018. Enacted.
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