Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D · 1 I cosponsors

SB 192 — An Act relating to evacuation designation levels; and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act.

Last action — (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 8/18/26

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 12, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican) on June 04, 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 94% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (2 R · 1 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill updates evacuation designation levels under the Alaska Disaster Act.

This legislation creates new levels for evacuation designations in Alaska, enhancing disaster response measures. It aims to better prepare communities for emergencies.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

64 added · 58 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of SB 192 includes new guidelines for evacuation levels during emergencies in Alaska. It introduces a color-coded system: "Level 1 Ready" in green to indicate a potential emergency, "Level 2 Set" in yellow to signal imminent evacuation, and "Level 3 Go" in red for immediate evacuation due to danger. This change is important as it aims to improve public awareness and response during disasters, helping ensure safety by providing clear and understandable instructions.

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34-LS0863\N SENATE BILL NO.
LAWS OF ALASKA Source Chapter No.
192 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY SENATOR BJORKMAN Introduced:
CSSB 192(CRA) _______ AN ACT Relating to evacuation designation levels;
5/12/25 Referred:
and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act.
Community and Regional Affairs, Resources A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to evacuation designation levels;
_______________ BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled SB 192 AN ACT Relating to evacuation designation levels;
* Section 1.
and relating to the Alaska Disaster Act.
_______________ * Section 1.
AS 26.23.060(e) is amended to read:
(e) Each political subdivision shall ensure that a written local or -1- Enrolled SB 192 interjurisdictional disaster emergency plan for its area is prepared, maintained, and distributed to all appropriate officials.
The disaster emergency plan must include a clear and complete statement of the emergency responsibilities of all local agencies and officials.
If the disaster emergency plan includes an evacuation plan, the evacuation plan must use the designations set out in AS 26.20.100(b).
* Sec.
3.
(a) An emergency plan prepared under AS 26.23.073 must include SB0192A -1- SB 192 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0863\N (1) identification of facilities subject to the requirements of 42 U.S.C.
(a) An emergency plan prepared under AS 26.23.073 must include (1) identification of facilities subject to the requirements of 42 U.S.C.
(7) evacuation plans that use the designations set out in AS 26.20.100(b) and that include [, INCLUDING] provisions for a precautionary evacuation and alternative traffic routes;
Enrolled SB 192 -2- (7) evacuation plans that use the designations set out in AS 26.20.100(b) and that include [, INCLUDING] provisions for a precautionary evacuation and alternative traffic routes;
SB 192 -2- SB0192A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
-3- Enrolled SB 192
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Action History

  1. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 8/18/26

  2. (S) Signed into law 5/20 CHAPTER 4 SLA 26

  3. (S) 8:20 A.M. 5/8/26 Transmitted to Governor

  4. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): JOSEPHSON

  5. (H) VERSION: CSSB 192(CRA)

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

  7. (H) PASSED Y39 N1

  8. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 192(CRA)

  9. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/6 CALENDAR

  10. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  11. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/4/2026

  12. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): ELAM

  13. (H) Moved CSSB 192(CRA) Out of Committee

  14. (H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124

  15. (H) FN1: ZERO(MVA)

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

  17. (H) CRA RPT 7DP

  18. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): HOLLAND

  19. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 9:00 am --

  20. (H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124

  21. (H) CRA

  22. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  23. (S) VERSION: CSSB 192(CRA)

  24. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  25. (S) PASSED Y19 N- E1

  26. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 192(CRA)

  27. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 4/24 CAL

  28. (S) CRA CS ADOPTED UC

  29. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  30. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 4/22/2026

  31. (S) FN1: ZERO(MVA)

  32. (S) AM: KAWASAKI

  33. (S) NR: DUNBAR

  34. (S) DP: GIESSEL, MYERS, CLAMAN

  35. (S) RES RPT CS(CRA) 3DP 1NR 1AM

  36. (S) Moved CSSB 192(CRA) Out of Committee

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

  38. (S) Heard & Held

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

  40. (S) FN1: ZERO(MVA)

  41. (S) DP: GRAY-JACKSON, YUNDT

  42. (S) NR: MERRICK, DUNBAR

  43. (S) CRA RPT CS 2NR 2DP SAME TITLE

  44. (S) Moved CSSB 192(CRA) Out of Committee

  45. (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  46. (S) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- MEETING CANCELED --

  47. (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  48. (S) Minutes (SCRA)

  49. (S) Heard & Held

  50. (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  51. (S) CRA, RES

  52. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (61)

61 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 39 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 19100
D 14000
N 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 39100
% of votes cast 98%3%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 Nay
Will Stapp R Yea

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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 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 Not Voting
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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 192?
SB 192 is sponsored by Andy Josephson (D), Bill Elam (R), Ky Holland (N), and Jesse Bjorkman (R).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 12, 2025. Enacted.
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