Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: To Executive

HJR45 — SUPPORT SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING

Last action — LEGIS RESOLVE 30

  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 20, 2026. It awaits signature.

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

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 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 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill supports funding for special education programs.

The bill aims to enhance funding for special education services. By doing so, it seeks to improve resources and support available to students with special needs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of children in special education may see enhanced services and support available for their children.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

116 added · 124 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HJR 45 include an addition at the beginning that clarifies the resolution is from the state of Alaska and references the year 2026. These small adjustments help give context to the document, making it clear when and where the resolution originated. This matters because it defines the legislative intent and provides a clear record for future reference, ensuring that readers understand the timing and jurisdiction of the resolution urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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34-LS1551\I HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
S T A T E O F A L A S K A THE LEGISLATURE Legislative Source Resolve No.
45 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Introduced:
HJR 45 30 Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
3/20/26 Referred:
_______________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
Education A RESOLUTION Urging the United States Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and WHEREAS eligibility for an individualized education program requires a strict, rigorous, legal process using evaluations conducted by highly qualified and trained professionals who provide standardized assessments and analyze comparison data involving HJR045a -1- HJR 45 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1551\I input from parents, educators, specialists, and administrative officials;
and WHEREAS eligibility for an individualized education program requires a strict, rigorous legal process using evaluations conducted by highly qualified and trained professionals who provide standardized assessments and analyze comparison data involving -1- Enrolled HJR 45 input from parents, educators, specialists, and administrative officials;
and HJR 45 -2- HJR045a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1551\I WHEREAS federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has not kept pace with actual costs and has remained stagnant or declined when adjusted for inflation, placing an undue financial burden on families, local school districts, and supporting agencies;
and Enrolled HJR 45 -2- WHEREAS federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has not kept pace with actual costs and has remained stagnant or declined when adjusted for inflation, placing an undue financial burden on families, local school districts, and supporting agencies;
and HJR045a -3- HJR 45 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1551\I WHEREAS H.R.
and -3- Enrolled HJR 45 WHEREAS H.R.
2598 specifically puts federal special education funding on a path to full funding, by incrementally increasing funding from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035;
2598 specifically puts federal special education funding on a path to full funding by incrementally increasing funding from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035;
HJR 45 -4- HJR045a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Enrolled HJR 45 -4-
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Action History

  1. (H) LEGISLATIVE RESOLVE NO. 30

  2. (H) 8:57 A.M. 5/13/26 Transmitted to Governor

  3. (S) VERSION: HJR 45

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

  5. (S) PASSED Y19 N- E1

  6. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME HJR 45

  7. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/8 CAL

  8. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  9. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/7/2026

  10. (S) FN1: ZERO(LEG)

  11. (S) DP: TOBIN, BJORKMAN, STEVENS

  12. (S) EDC RPT 3DP

  13. (S) Moved HJR 45 Out of Committee

  14. (S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  15. (S) EDC WAIVED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE,RULE 23

  16. (S) EDC

  17. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  18. (H) VERSION: HJR 45

  19. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  20. (H) PASSED Y37 E3

  21. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME HJR 45

  22. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  23. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  24. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/1/2026

  25. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

  26. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  27. (H) Moved HJR 45 Out of Committee

  28. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  29. (H) FN1: ZERO(LEG)

  30. (H) DP: SCHWANKE, DIBERT, ELAM, UNDERWOOD, EISCHEID, HIMSCHOOT, STORY

  31. (H) EDC RPT 7DP

  32. (H) EDC

  33. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Education · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • House Education

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 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

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 11000
D 8001
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Bill Wielechowski D Yea
Donald Olson D Not Voting
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 · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 17003
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 37003
% of votes cast 93%0%0%8%
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 Not Voting
David Nelson R Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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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Subjects

education
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HJR45 is sponsored by House Education.
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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 20, 2026. It awaits signature.
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