Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: To Executive

HJR46 — TYPHOON HALONG; SUPPORT COMM. RELOCATION

Last action — LEGIS RESOLVE 69

  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 May 14, 2026. It awaits signature.

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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 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill recognizes the right of certain communities to relocate after a natural disaster.

This resolution acknowledges the decisions of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate following Typhoon Halong. It affirms their right to self-determination and urges support for their relocation from state and federal governments.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HJR 46 includes new lines that specifically acknowledge the challenges faced by the communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok following Typhoon Halong's devastation, emphasizing their right to self-determination in relocating. This change highlights the immediate need for state and federal support for these communities during their relocation efforts. By formalizing this recognition, the legislation aims to ensure that these communities receive the necessary resources and assistance to help them move to safer ground, which is crucial for their recovery and future stability.

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34-LS1715\A HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
S T A T E O F A L A S K A THE LEGISLATURE Legislative Source Resolve No.
46 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Introduced:
CSHJR 46(CRA) 69 Recognizing the sovereign decisions of the communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocateinthewakeofthedevastationcausedbyTyphoonHalong;affirmingtherightofAlaska Native communities to self-determination;
5/14/26 Referred:
Community and Regional Affairs A RESOLUTION Recognizing the sovereign decisions of the communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong;
affirming the right of Alaska Native communities to self-determination;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
_______________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2025, Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and record flooding to several Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages and affected over 50 villages total;
WHEREAS,on October 11,2025,Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and record flooding toseveral Yukon-Kuskokwim Deltavillages and affected over50 villages total;
and WHEREAS the decades-long effort to relocate from Newtok to Mertarvik demonstrates that a clear institutional framework and sustained funding is needed to undergo community relocation without prolonging the suffering of displaced people;
and WHEREAS the decades-long effort to relocate from Newtok to Mertarvik demonstrates that a clear institutional framework and sustained funding are needed to undergo community relocation without prolonging the suffering of displaced people;
HJR046a -1- HJR 46 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1715\A BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature (1) recognizes and honors the sovereign decisions of the Alaska Native communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate as an exercise of tribal sovereignty and community self-determination that the state must support, not direct;
-1- Enrolled HJR 46 BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature (1) recognizes and honors the sovereign decisions of the Alaska Native communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate as an exercise of tribal sovereignty and community self-determination that the state must support, not direct;
the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S.
Senator, and the Honorable Nicholas Begich, U.S.
Representative, members of the Alaska delegation in Congress;
Thaddeus Tikiun, Jr., Chair, the Association of Village Council Presidents;
and Thaddeus Tikiun, Jr., Chair, the Association of Village Council Presidents.
and the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S.
Enrolled HJR 46 -2-
Senator, and the Honorable Nicholas Begich, U.S.
Representative, members of the Alaska delegation in Congress.
HJR 46 -2- HJR046a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) LEGISLATIVE RESOLVE 69

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

  3. (S) -- MEETING CANCELED --

  4. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

  5. (S) VERSION: CSHJR 46(CRA)

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

  7. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  8. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHJR 46(CRA)

  9. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  10. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  11. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/20/2026

  12. (S) FIN REFERRAL WAIVED

  13. (S) FIN

  14. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  15. (H) VERSION: CSHJR 46(CRA)

  16. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  17. (H) PASSED Y39 A1

  18. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHJR 46(CRA)

  19. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  20. (H) CRA CS ADOPTED UC

  21. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  22. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/19/2026

  23. (H) FN1: ZERO(LEG)

  24. (H) DP: HOLLAND, PRAX, G.NELSON, ST. CLAIR, HALL, HIMSCHOOT, MEARS

  25. (H) CRA RPT CS(CRA) 7DP

  26. (H) Moved CSHJR 46(CRA) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --

  27. (H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 09:00 AM BARNES 124

  28. (H) CRA

  29. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Community & Regional Affairs · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • House Community & Regional Affairs

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 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 19001
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
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 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 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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HJR46 is sponsored by House Community & Regional Affairs.
What is the current status of HJR46?
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