SR 2 — Expressing support for federal legislation establishing a United States Department of Defense regional center for security studies in the state.
Last action — (S) PERMANENTLY FILED 5/21 SENATE RESOLVE 2
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “To Executive” 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 3 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SR 2 includes a specific detail about the proposed center, stating that it will be named "The Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies." This change highlights the intention to honor Senator Ted Stevens while supporting federal legislation aimed at establishing a regional center for Arctic security studies in Alaska. This designation matters because it not only reflects the significance of Arctic strategic issues but also emphasizes Alaska's unique role as the only Arctic state in the U.S.
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00EnrolledSENATE SRRESOLUTION 2NO. 01 Expressing support for federal legislation establishing a United States Department of Defense 02 regional center for security studies in the state.
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1716 COPIES of this resolution shall be sent to the Honorable Donald J.
Action History
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(S) PERMANENTLY FILED 5/21 SENATE RESOLVE 2
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(S) 3:45 P.M. 2/3/20 Transmitted to Governor
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(S) PASSED Y18 N- E2
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(S) Read the second time
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(S) TAKEN UP UC
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(S) FN1: ZERO(LEG)
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(S) RULES TO CALENDAR 2/3/2020
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(S) BISHOP, GIESSEL
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(S) COSPONSOR(S): COSTELLO, REVAK, KAWASAKI, STEVENS, MICCICHE, HUGHES, STEDMAN
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(S) Read the first time - HELD ON SECY'S DESK
Sponsors
- COGHILL · Primary
- Mia Costello · Cosponsor
- Revak · Cosponsor
- Scott Kawasaki · Cosponsor
- Gary Stevens · Cosponsor
- Micciche · Cosponsor
- Bert Stedman · Cosponsor
- Bishop · Cosponsor
- Cathy Giessel · Cosponsor
- Shelley Hughes · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 55 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- COGHILL
Co-sponsors (9)
- Mia Costello R
- Revak
- Scott Kawasaki D
- Gary Stevens R
- Micciche
- Bert Stedman R
- Bishop
- Cathy Giessel R
- Shelley Hughes R
Not signed on (55)
55 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 55 →"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.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SR 2?
- SR 2 is sponsored by COGHILL, Mia Costello (R), Revak, Scott Kawasaki (D), Gary Stevens (R), Micciche, Bert Stedman (R), Bishop, Cathy Giessel (R), and Shelley Hughes (R).
- What is the current status of SR 2?
- This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “To Executive” 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.
- Where can I track SR 2?
- Track SR 2 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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