Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: To Executive

HJR44 — SUPPORT NATIVE CORP BUSINESS DEVELOP PRGM

Last action — LEGIS RESOLVE 33

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 16, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill supports Alaska Native corporations' participation in a federal business program.

This resolution expresses support for Alaska Native corporations and federally recognized tribes in Alaska to engage with the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. It highlights their capacity to contribute to the economy through federal contracting opportunities.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means greater access to federal contracting opportunities for Alaska Native businesses, potentially boosting their growth and viability.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

89 added · 100 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HJR 44 has added a section that specifically emphasizes the importance of supporting Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in their participation in the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. This change highlights the economic roles these entities play in their communities, reinforcing the commitment to their development and well-being. The addition clarifies the state's support for these organizations, which can lead to better opportunities and resources for Alaska Native populations.

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34-LS1588\N HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
S T A T E O F A L A S K A THE LEGISLATURE Legislative Source Resolve No.
44 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE Introduced:
HJR 44 33 Supporting theabilityofAlaska Nativecorporations andentities owned by federallyrecognized tribes in the state to participate in the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program.
3/16/26 Referred:
_______________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
Resources A RESOLUTION Supporting the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the United States Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program.
WHEREAS the UnitedStates Congress enacted 43 U.S.C.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
WHEREAS the United States Congress enacted 43 U.S.C.
and WHEREAS entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state serve vital roles HJR044a -1- HJR 44 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1588\N in promoting the economic development, self-governance, health, education, and welfare of Alaska Native communities;
and WHEREAS entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state serve vital roles in promoting the economic development, self-governance, health, education, and welfare of -1- Enrolled HJR 44 Alaska Native communities;
and WHEREAS Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state are expressly eligible to participate in the 8(a) Business Development Program under federal law in recognition of the federal government's trust responsibility to Alaska Natives and the unique circumstances of how the plenary powers of the United States Congress were exercised over the organizational structure of Alaska Natives;
and WHEREAS Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in thestateareexpressly eligibletoparticipatein the8(a)Business Development Program under federal law in recognition of the federal government's trust responsibility to Alaska Natives and the unique circumstances of how the plenary powers of the United States Congress were exercised over the organizational structure of Alaska Natives;
and WHEREAS the 8(a) Business Development Program has proven to be an effective and efficient tool for federal agencies to meet mission needs while advancing the federal policy goals of economic inclusion and self-determination for Alaska Natives, including HJR 44 -2- HJR044a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1588\N Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state;
and WHEREAS the 8(a) Business Development Program has proven to be an effective and efficient tool for federal agencies to meet mission needs while advancing the federal policy goals of economic inclusion and self-determination for Alaska Natives, including Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state;
and WHEREAS periodic proposals to restrict, eliminate, or undermine the participation of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state in the 8(a) Business Development Program threaten jobs in the state, rural economies, and the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to fulfill obligations to shareholders and tribal members;
and WHEREAS periodic proposals to restrict, eliminate, or undermine the participation of Enrolled HJR 44 -2- Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state in the 8(a) Business Development Program threaten jobs in the state, rural economies, and the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to fulfill obligations to shareholders and tribal members;
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature urges the President of the United States, the United States Congress, and the United States Small Business Administration to preserve, defend, and fully utilize the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the 8(a) Business Development Program and to oppose efforts that would weaken or eliminate its unique provisions applicable to Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state;
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature urges the President of the UnitedStates, theUnited States Congress, and the UnitedStates Small Business Administration to preserve, defend, and fully utilize the ability of Alaska Native corporations and entities owned by federally recognized tribes in the state to participate in the 8(a) Business Development Program and to oppose efforts that would weaken or eliminate its unique provisions applicable to Alaska Native corporations and entities owned byfederally recognized tribes in the state;
1601 (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) and related federal programs, including those supporting the sovereign authority of federally recognized tribes in the state.
(Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) and related federal programs, including those supporting the sovereign authority of federally recognized tribes in the state.
HJR044a -3- HJR 44 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1588\N Curtis McQueen, Executive Director, Alaska Native Village Corporation Association;
Curtis McQueen, Executive Director, Alaska Native Village Corporation Association;
Senators, and the Honorable Nicholas Begich, U.S.
Senators, and the Honorable -3- Enrolled HJR 44 Nicholas Begich, U.S.
HJR 44 -4- HJR044a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Enrolled HJR 44 -4-
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Action History

  1. (H) LEGISLATIVE RESOLVE 33

  2. (H) 3:10 P.M. 6/15/26 Transmitted to Governor

  3. (S) VERSION: HJR 44

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

  5. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  6. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME HJR 44

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

  8. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  9. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/8/2026

  10. (S) FN1: ZERO(H.RES)

  11. (S) AM: KAWASAKI

  12. (S) NR: MYERS

  13. (S) DP: GIESSEL, CLAMAN, RAUSCHER, WIELECHOWSKI

  14. (S) RES RPT 4DP 1NR 1AM

  15. (S) Moved HJR 44 Out of Committee

  16. (S) RESOURCES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  17. (S) RES

  18. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  19. (H) VERSION: HJR 44

  20. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  21. (H) PASSED ON RECONSIDERATION Y40

  22. (H) RECON SAME DAY UC - IN THIRD READING

  23. (H) STAPP NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION

  24. (H) PASSED Y40

  25. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME HJR 44

  26. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  27. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  28. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/29/2026

  29. (H) FN1: ZERO(H.RES)

  30. (H) NR: PRAX, SADDLER

  31. (H) DP: FIELDS, COULOMBE, HALL, ELAM, MEARS, DIBERT, FRIER

  32. (H) RES RPT 7DP 2NR

  33. (H) Moved HJR 44 Out of Committee

  34. (H) RESOURCES at 01:00 PM BARNES 124

  35. (H) RES

  36. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Resources · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Resources

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading - Final Passage

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 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 20000
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%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 Yea
David Nelson R Yea
David Nelson R Yea
DeLena Johnson R Yea
Elexie Moore R Yea
Frank Tomaszewski R Yea
Jamie Allard R Yea
Jeremy Bynum R Yea
Jubilee Underwood R Yea
Julie Coulombe R Yea
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

Official roll call →

Third Reading — Final Passage — Reconsideration

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 20000
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%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 Yea
David Nelson R Yea
David Nelson R Yea
DeLena Johnson R Yea
Elexie Moore R Yea
Frank Tomaszewski R Yea
Jamie Allard R Yea
Jeremy Bynum R Yea
Jubilee Underwood R Yea
Julie Coulombe R Yea
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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HJR44 is sponsored by House Resources.
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