Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: Passed Senate 5 D cosponsors

SB 20 — An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; and relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development.

Last action — (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): EISCHEID

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Bill 20 now emphasizes the importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education by establishing a specific section dedicated to it within the legislation. Previously, CPR was mentioned only as part of a broader health education program. This change is significant because it ensures that all public school students will receive targeted instruction on hands-only CPR, promoting lifesaving skills among younger generations. This initiative could potentially save lives by equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to act in emergencies.

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34-LS0253\I CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
34-LS0253\N SENATE BILL NO.
20(FIN) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE Referred:
20 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY SENATORS GRAY-JACKSON, Claman, Tobin, Kawasaki Introduced:
Rules Sponsor(s):
1/22/25 Referred:
SENATORS GRAY-JACKSON, Claman, Tobin, Kawasaki REPRESENTATIVE Eischeid A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools;
Education, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools;
and relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development;
and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
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The department SB0020B -1- CSSB 20(FIN) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0253\I shall adopt curricula to instruct public school students on hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The department shall adopt curricula to instruct public school students on hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
CSSB 20(FIN) -2- SB0020B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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This Act takes effect August 25, 2025.
SB 20 -2- SB0020A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill requires public schools in Alaska to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education as part of their health education curriculum.

  • AS 14.30.360(a)

    CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR),

    Removes specific mention of CPR from the encouragement for health education programs in public schools.

  • AS 14.30

    Sec. 14.30.363. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation education. The department shall adopt curricula to instruct public school students on hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The department shall determine which grade levels are required to receive instruction under this section and adopt curricula that is appropriate for each of those grade levels. A person holding a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructor certificate, a license or certificate to provide emergency medical services under AS 18.08.082, or a current teacher certificate issued under AS 14.20 may present the curriculum to students. A public school providing instruction to students in grades for which this curriculum has been adopted shall offer the instruction if practicable. The curricula must be based on current national, evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

    Creates a new requirement for the Department of Education to adopt a CPR curriculum for public school students.

Action History

  1. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): EISCHEID

  2. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  3. (H) FN2: ZERO(EED)

  4. (H) NR: SCHWANKE

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

  6. (H) TECHNICAL TITLE CHANGE

  7. (H) EDC RPT HCS(EDC) NEW TITLE 6DP 1NR

  8. (H) Moved HCS CSSB 20(EDC) Out of Committee

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

  10. (H) Minutes (HEDC)

  11. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- Meeting Postponed to 9:00 am --

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

  13. (H) Heard & Held

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

  15. (H) Heard & Held

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

  17. (H) Heard & Held

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

  19. (H) EDC, FIN

  20. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  21. (S) VERSION: CSSB 20(FIN)

  22. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  23. (S) PASSED Y19 N- A1

  24. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 20(FIN)

  25. (S) COSPONSOR(S): KAWASAKI

  26. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 2/11 CAL

  27. (S) FIN CS ADOPTED UC

  28. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  29. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 2/9/2026

  30. (S) FN2: ZERO(EED)

  31. (S) NR: KIEHL

  32. (S) DP: OLSON, STEDMAN, HOFFMAN, KAUFMAN, CRONK, MERRICK

  33. (S) FIN RPT CS 6DP 1NR NEW TITLE

  34. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

  35. (S) Moved CSSB 20(FIN) Out of Committee

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

  37. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

  38. (S) Heard & Held

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

  40. (S) FN1: ZERO(EED)

  41. (S) NR: BJORKMAN, STEVENS, KIEHL

  42. (S) DP: TOBIN

  43. (S) EDC RPT 1DP 3NR

  44. (S) Minutes (SEDC)

  45. (S) Moved SB 20 Out of Committee

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

  47. (S) Minutes (SEDC)

  48. (S) Heard & Held

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

  50. (S) COSPONSOR(S): CLAMAN, TOBIN

  51. (S) EDC, FIN

  52. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  53. (S) Prefile released 1/10/25

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (60)

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Votes

Third Reading - Final Passage

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 10001
D 9000
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
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 Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 20?
SB 20 is sponsored by Ted Eischeid (D), Scott Kawasaki (D), Löki Tobin (D), Matt Claman (D), and Elvi Gray-Jackson (D).
What is the current status of SB 20?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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