Alaska 31st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 55 — An Act establishing May 31 of each year as Katie John Day.

Last action — (H) Referred to COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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This bill establishes May 31 of each year as Katie John Day in Alaska.

  • AS 44.12

    Sec. 44.12.063. Katie John Day. Katie John Day is established on May 31 of each year to honor Athabaskan elder Katie John for her fight for subsistence rights and her teaching of the traditional way of life. Katie John Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.

    This change adds a new holiday to the state calendar to honor Katie John.

Action History

  1. (H) Referred to COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

  2. (H) CRA

  3. (H) Read the first time - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • Zulkosky · Cosponsor
  • Tuck · Cosponsor
  • Spohnholz · Cosponsor
  • Neal Foster · Primary

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Zulkosky
  • Tuck
  • Spohnholz

Not signed on (61)

61 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 55?
HB 55 is sponsored by Zulkosky, Tuck, Spohnholz, and Neal Foster (D).
What is the current status of HB 55?
This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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