Alaska 30th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

HB 235 — An Act creating the North Star Medal.

Last action — EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 12/10/18

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2017. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 235 removed the introductory phrase that identified it as an act creating the North Star Medal. The rest of the bill remains unchanged, detailing how the medal will be awarded to peace officers and first responders who display exceptional bravery. The simplified title may help the bill appear more direct and focused on its purpose, which is to honor those who risk their lives in service to the community. This distinction is important as it reflects the intent of recognizing heroism more clearly.

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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 HB 235 Detail FullText txt Enrolled HB 235:
"An Act creating the North Star Medal." CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Creating the North Star Medal.
235(STA) 01 "An Act creating the North Star Medal." 02 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
00Enrolled HB 235 01 Creating the North Star Medal.
03 * Section 1.
02 _______________ 03 * Section 1.
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Action History

  1. EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 12/10/18

  2. Signed into law 9/11 CHAPTER 104 SLA 18

  3. 9:35 AM 9/07/18 Transmitted to Governor

  4. VERSION: CSHB 235(STA)

  5. RETURN TO (H), TRANSMIT TO GOV NEXT

  6. PASSED Y19 N- E1

  7. Read the third time CSHB 235(STA)

  8. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  9. Read the second time

  10. RULES TO 1ST SUP CALENDAR 5/12/18

  11. Fiscal Note 2: No fiscal impact (Public Safety)

  12. STA Do Pass: MEYER, WILSON, GIESSEL, EGAN, COGHILL

  13. STA RPT 5DP

  14. Referred to State Affairs

  15. Read the first time - REFERRALS

  16. VERSION: CSHB 235(STA)

  17. TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  18. Cosponsors added: GRENN, JOSEPHSON, GARA, LEDOUX

  19. PASSED Y40

  20. Read the third time CSHB 235(STA)

  21. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/1 CALENDAR

  22. STA CS ADOPTED UC

  23. Read the second time

  24. RULES TO CALENDAR 4/28/2017

  25. Cosponsors added: WOOL, TUCK

  26. Cosponsors added: KAWASAKI

  27. Fiscal Note 1: No fiscal impact (Public Safety)

  28. STA Do Pass: JOSEPHSON, BIRCH, TUCK, KREISS-TOMKINS

  29. STA RPT CS(STA) 4DP

  30. Referred to State Affairs

  31. Read the first time - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • KREISS-TOMKINS · Primary
  • Gara · Cosponsor
  • Grenn · Cosponsor
  • Andy Josephson · Cosponsor
  • Scott Kawasaki · Cosponsor
  • LeDoux · Cosponsor
  • Tuck · Cosponsor
  • Wool · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • KREISS-TOMKINS

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (57)

57 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 235(STA) "An Act creating the North Star Medal" pass the Senate?

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
R 3001
D 3000
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
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 Not Voting
Cathy Giessel R Yea
Gary Stevens R Yea
Mia Costello R Yea

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Shall CSHB 235(STA) pass the House?

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 29000
D 4000
N 1000
R 6000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Birch — Yea
Chenault — Yea
Drummond — Yea
Eastman — Yea
Fansler — Yea
Gara — Yea
Grenn — Yea
Guttenberg — Yea
Johnston — Yea
Kito — Yea
Knopp — Yea
Kreiss-Tomkins — Yea
LeDoux — Yea
Millett — Yea
Neuman — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Parish — Yea
Pruitt — Yea
Reinbold — Yea
Seaton — Yea
Spohnholz — Yea
Sullivan-Leonard — Yea
Talerico — Yea
Tarr — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Tuck — Yea
Westlake — Yea
Wool — 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 235?
HB 235 is sponsored by KREISS-TOMKINS, Gara, Grenn, Andy Josephson (D), Scott Kawasaki (D), LeDoux, Tuck, and Wool.
What is the current status of HB 235?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2017. Enacted.
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