Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 221 — An Act establishing the first Friday of every October as Alaska Arts and Culture Day; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 7/4/26

  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 May 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican) on July 03, 2026.

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 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (7 D · 1 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes Alaska Arts and Culture Day on the first Friday of October.

This legislation designates the first Friday of every October as Alaska Arts and Culture Day. The day will celebrate and promote the arts and cultural heritage in Alaska.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been amended to establish Alaska Arts and Culture Day on the first Friday of October instead of June 21. This change aims to create a dedicated time in the fall for celebrations and events that promote arts and culture in Alaska. By moving the date, it may better align with community activities and school schedules, allowing for greater participation and awareness among all ages. This new timing has the potential to enrich the state's cultural engagement and highlight local artists and initiatives.

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34-LS0957\A HOUSE BILL NO.
LAWS OF ALASKA Source Chapter No.
221 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES HALL, Galvin, Story, Eischeid, Josephson Introduced:
CSHB 221(STA) _______ AN ACT Establishing the first Friday of every October as Alaska Arts and Culture Day;
5/7/25 Referred:
and providing for an effective date.
State Affairs A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act establishing June 21 as Alaska Arts and Culture Day;
_______________ BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled HB 221 AN ACT Establishing the first Friday of every October as Alaska Arts and Culture Day;
* Section 1.
and providing for an effective date.
_______________ * Section 1.
Alaska Arts and Culture Day is established on June 21 of each year.
Alaska Arts and Culture Day is established on the first Friday of October each year.
HB0221a -1- HB 221 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
-1- Enrolled HB 221
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Action History

  1. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 7/4/26

  2. (H) LAW W/O GOV SIGNATURE 6/30 CH 51 SLA 26

  3. (H) 10:55 A.M. 6/16/26 Transmitted to Governor

  4. (S) VERSION: CSHB 221(STA)

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

  6. (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): YUNDT, KAWASAKI, DUNBAR

  7. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  8. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  9. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 221(STA)

  10. (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): CLAMAN

  11. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/15 CAL

  12. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  13. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/14/2026

  14. (S) FN1: ZERO(GOV/COMBINED)

  15. (S) NR: TILTON, BJORKMAN

  16. (S) DP: KAWASAKI, GRAY-JACKSON

  17. (S) STA RPT 2DP 2NR

  18. (S) Moved CSHB 221(STA) Out of Committee

  19. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  20. (S) STA

  21. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  22. (H) VERSION: CSHB 221(STA)

  23. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  24. (H) COSPONSOR(S): STORY, EISCHEID, JOSEPHSON

  25. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  26. (H) PASSED Y37 N3

  27. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 221(STA)

  28. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  29. (H) STA CS ADOPTED UC

  30. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  31. (H) COSPONSOR(S): GALVIN

  32. (H) HELD TO 4/27 CALENDAR

  33. (H) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR

  34. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/24/2026

  35. (H) FN1: ZERO(GOV/COMBINED)

  36. (H) NR: HIMSCHOOT

  37. (H) DP: HOLLAND, STORY, CARRICK

  38. (H) STA RPT CS(STA) NEW TITLE 3DP 1NR

  39. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  40. (H) Moved CSHB 221(STA) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 10 minutes Following Session --

  41. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  42. (H) COSPONSOR REMOVED: JOHNSON

  43. (H) Heard & Held

  44. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  45. (H) STA

  46. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (56)

56 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

Third Reading - Final Passage — Effective Date(s)

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 11000
D 9000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Bill Wielechowski D Yea
Donald Olson D Yea
Elvi Gray-Jackson D Yea
Forrest Dunbar D Yea
Jesse Kiehl D Yea
Lyman Hoffman D Yea
Löki Tobin D Yea
Matt Claman D Yea
Scott Kawasaki D Yea
Bert Stedman R Yea
Cathy Giessel R Yea
Cathy Tilton R Yea
Gary Stevens R Yea
George Rauscher R Yea
James Kaufman R Yea
Jesse Bjorkman R Yea
Kelly Merrick R Yea
Mike Cronk R Yea
Robert Myers R Yea
Robert Yundt R Yea

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Third Reading — Final Passage

Passed 37 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 17300
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 37300
% of votes cast 93%8%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Steve St. Clair — Yea
Andi Story D Yea
Andrew Gray D Yea
Andy Josephson D Yea
Ashley Carrick D Yea
Carolyn Hall D Yea
Donna Mears D Yea
Genevieve Mina D Yea
Maxine Dibert D Yea
Neal Foster D Yea
Nellie Unangiq Jimmie D Yea
Robyn Niayuq Frier D Yea
Sara Hannan D Yea
Ted Eischeid D Yea
Zack Fields D Yea
Alyse Galvin N Yea
Bryce Edgmon N Yea
Calvin Schrage N Yea
Ky Holland N Yea
Rebecca Himschoot N Yea
Bill Elam R Yea
Chuck Kopp R Yea
Dan Saddler R Nay
David Nelson R Yea
David Nelson R Yea
DeLena Johnson R Yea
Elexie Moore R Yea
Frank Tomaszewski R Yea
Jamie Allard R Nay
Jeremy Bynum R Yea
Jubilee Underwood R Yea
Julie Coulombe R Nay
Justin Ruffridge R Yea
Kevin McCabe R Yea
Louise Stutes R Yea
Mia Costello R Yea
Mike Prax R Yea
Rebecca Schwanke R Yea
Sarah Vance R Yea
Will Stapp R Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 221?
HB 221 is sponsored by Forrest Dunbar (D), Scott Kawasaki (D), Robert Yundt (R), Matt Claman (D), Andy Josephson (D), Ted Eischeid (D), Andi Story (D), Alyse Galvin (N), and Carolyn Hall (D).
What is the current status of HB 221?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 07, 2025. Enacted.
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