Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: Enacted

SB 282 — An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 25, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican) on July 16, 2026.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • 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

This bill concerns the Joint Armed Services Committee and its effective date.

The bill relates to the Joint Armed Services Committee, outlining its provisions and establishing when it takes effect. It aims to formalize the role and operation of the committee.

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What changed in the latest version

176 added · 167 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 282 change how often the department must report to the Joint Armed Services Committee. Instead of submitting a report each year, the department will now consolidate the two most recent reports and submit a report every two years. This change streamlines the reporting process, potentially reducing the workload for both the department and the committee, while still ensuring that important information is shared with lawmakers.

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34-LS1614\A SENATE BILL NO.
LAWS OF ALASKA Source Chapter No.
282 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Introduced:
HCS CSSB 282(STA) _______ AN ACT Relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee;
3/25/26 Referred:
and providing for an effective date.
Community & Regional Affairs, State Affairs A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee;
_______________ BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled SB 282 AN ACT Relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee;
* Section 1.
and providing for an effective date.
_______________ * Section 1.
(b) The committee is composed of SB0282A -1- SB 282 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1614\A (1) five members of the senate, at least one of whom is a member of the minority, appointed by the president of the senate;
(b) The committee is composed of -1- Enrolled SB 282 (1) five members of the senate, at least two of whom are members [ONE OF WHOM IS A MEMBER] of the minority, appointed by the president of the senate;
(2) five members of the house of representatives, at least one of whom is a member of the minority, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(2) five members of the house of representatives, at least two of whom are members [ONE OF WHOM IS A MEMBER] of the minority, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
[AND] (8) a state resident, other than a member of the state legislature, who is appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives after considering the recommendation [JOINT SB 282 -2- SB0282A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1614\A RECOMMENDATIONS] of the Alaska Federation of Natives;
[AND] (8) a state resident, other than a member of the state legislature, who is Enrolled SB 282 -2- appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives after considering the recommendation [JOINT RECOMMENDATIONS] of the Alaska Federation of Natives;
and (9) a state resident, other than a member of the state legislature, who is appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives after considering the recommendation of the Alaska Municipal League.
and (9) a state resident, other than a member of the state legislature, who is appointed jointlyby the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives after considering the recommendation of the Alaska Municipal League.
AS 24.20.665 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(d) The committee shall hold at least one meeting each calendar year at which senior military representatives in the state are invited to brief the committee on military matters in the state.
* Sec.
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and (2) notify the presiding officers of the house and senate of vacancies and upcoming vacancies of civilian members.
(2) notify the presiding officers of the house of representatives and senate of vacancies and upcoming vacancies of civilian members;
and (3) maintain a list of previous recipients awarded the Alaska Decoration of Honor by the legislature and a list of members of the armed services who are eligible to receive the Alaska Decoration of Honor.
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(3) [REGARDING FEDERAL MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSINGS IN THE STATE;
-3- Enrolled SB 282 (3) [REGARDING FEDERAL MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSINGS IN THE STATE;
SB0282A -3- SB 282 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1614\A (6)] monitor the development of the national ballistic missile defense system and work with the congressional delegation of the state, other state and local government organizations, and community groups to advocate and expedite the deployment of the system in this state;
(6)] monitor the development of the national ballistic missile defense system and work with the congressional delegation of the state, other state and local government organizations, and community groups to advocate and expedite the deployment of the system in this state;
and (6) support the state's central role in military defense;
(6) support the state's central role in military defense;
(7) review and recommend state policy responses to national defense and arctic security initiatives;
(7) reviewand recommend statepolicy responses to nationaldefense initiatives and Arctic security initiatives;
(8) convene hearings and stakeholder consultations on emerging defense issues;
in this paragraph, (A) "Arctic security initiatives" means using the state as a strategic base for defense operations, infrastructure development, environmental protection, the management of emerging risks such as increased shipping, climate change, and international competition, and other actions and policies focused on protecting national interests in the Arctic;
(9) prepare and submit a report of its activities to the legislature by December 31 of the year [ON THE FIRST DAY] of each second regular session.
(B) "national defense initiatives" means base expansion, enhancing surveillance and early warning systems, improving Arctic- capable forces, ensuring rapid response to threats in the Arctic and northern approaches, and other planned actions and programs carried out in the state to strengthen national military readiness and security;
(8) convene hearings and stakeholder consultations on emerging Enrolled SB 282 -4- defense issues;
and (9) prepare and submit a report of its activities to the legislature by December 31 of the year [ON THE FIRST DAY] of each second regular session.
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(5) assist and advise communities and the state in the design and execution of programs that enhance communities' relationships with installations of the armed forces of the United States and defense-related businesses, including in the SB 282 -4- SB0282A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1614\A areas of public school education, in-state higher education and training, cultural and recreational community assets, and housing and energy affordability;
(5) assist and advise communities and the state in the design and execution of programs that enhance communities' relationships with installations of the armed forces of the United States and defense-related businesses, including in the areas of public school education, in-state higher education and training, cultural and recreational community assets, and housing and energy affordability;
(C) promote the long-term viability and prosperity of the military and industries related to national defense in the state;
(C) promotethelong-termviabilityandprosperity ofthemilitary and industries related to national defense in the state;
and (D) consider all current and anticipated base realignment and closure criteria affecting bases in the state;
and -5- Enrolled SB 282 (D) consider all current and anticipated base realignment and closure criteria affecting bases in the state;
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TERMINATION AND APPOINTMENT.
TERMINATION AND APPOINTMENT.(a)ThetermsofthecurrentmembersoftheJointArmedServicesCommittee are terminated on the effective date of sec.
(a) The terms of the current members of the Joint Armed Services Committee are terminated on the effective date of sec.
(c) The appointing authorities under AS 24.20.650(b) shall appoint members to the SB0282A -5- SB 282 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1614\A Joint Armed Services Committee under AS 24.20.650(b), as amended by sec.
(c) The appointing authorities under AS 24.20.650(b) shall appoint members to the Joint Armed Services Committee under AS 24.20.650(b), as amended by sec.
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Sections 1, 6, and 7 of this Act take effect June 30, 2036.
Sections 1, 7, and 8 of this Act take effect June 30, 2036.
SB 282 -6- SB0282A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Enrolled SB 282 -6-
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the structure and reporting requirements of the Joint Armed Services Committee in Alaska.

  • AS 08.01.063(f)

    SUBMIT THE REPORT PREPARED UNDER (e) OF THIS SECTION TO THE JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL → consolidate the two most recent reports prepared under (e) of this section and submit a biennial report to the legislature on or before the first day of March during the first regular session of each legislature.

    This change shifts the reporting from annual to biennial and eliminates direct submission to the committee.

  • AS 24.20.650(b)

    ONE OF WHOM IS A MEMBER → at least two of whom are members

    This alteration increases the representation of minority members from one to at least two in the composition of the committee.

  • AS 24.20.650(b)

    ONE OF WHOM IS A MEMBER → at least two of whom are members

    This change clarifies that two minority members are required instead of just one.

  • AS 24.20.665(a)

    EIGHT → Nine

    This amendment increases the number of members required for a quorum from eight to nine.

  • AS 24.20.665

    The committee shall hold at least one meeting each calendar year at which senior military representatives in the state are invited to brief the committee on military matters in the state.

    This addition mandates at least one annual meeting with military representatives, enhancing oversight.

  • AS 24.20.670

    The Legislative Affairs Agency shall maintain a list of members and each member's contact information; notify the presiding officers of the house of representatives and senate of vacancies and upcoming vacancies of civilian members; and maintain a list of previous recipients awarded the Alaska Decoration of Honor by the legislature and a list of members of the armed services who are eligible to receive the Alaska Decoration of Honor.

    This provision formalizes the roles of the Legislative Affairs Agency in managing membership information and honors.

  • AS 24.20.675(a)

    ["WORK ON SPECIFIC REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSURES PROPOSED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR BASES IN THE STATE;", "REGARDING FEDERAL MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSINGS IN THE STATE;", "ATTEND MEETINGS AND HEARINGS RELATED TO FEDERAL REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSURES OF MILITARY BASES IN THE STATE AND PROVIDE TESTIMONY AS NECESSARY;", "REVIEW THE EFFECT ON THE STATE AND ITS COMMUNITIES OF FEDERAL REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSURES OF MILITARY BASES IN THE STATE;"]

    These deletions streamline the committee's responsibilities by removing redundant or specific tasks related to federal actions.

  • AS 44.19.863

    THE JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE AND

    This change removes a specific reporting requirement to the Joint Armed Services Committee, possibly reducing bureaucratic overlap.

  • The terms of the current members of the Joint Armed Services Committee are terminated on the effective date of sec. 2 of this Act. Current members of the Joint Armed Services Committee may be reappointed.

    This establishes that current committee members' terms end, allowing for reappointments under new rules.

Action History

  1. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

  2. (S) LAW W/O GOV SIGNATURE 6/30 CH 56 SLA 26

  3. (S) 2:05 P.M. 6/18/26 Transmitted to Governor

  4. (S) MANIFEST ERROR(S)

  5. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  6. (S) CONCUR AM OF (H) Y20 N-

  7. (S) CONCUR MESSAGE READ AND TAKEN UP

  8. (H) VERSION: HCS CSSB 282(STA)

  9. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S) AS AMENDED

  10. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  11. (H) PASSED Y39 N1

  12. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME HCS CSSB 282(STA)

  13. (H) NOT TAKEN UP 5/18 - ON 5/19 CALENDAR

  14. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/18 CALENDAR

  15. (H) STA HCS ADOPTED UC

  16. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  17. (H) HELD TO 5/17 CALENDAR

  18. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/16/2026

  19. (H) FN1: (LEG)

  20. (H) AM: ST. CLAIR

  21. (H) DP: VANCE, MCCABE, HIMSCHOOT, HOLLAND, STORY, CARRICK

  22. (H) STA RPT HCS(STA) 6DP 1AM

  23. (H) Moved HCS CSSB 282(STA) Out of Committee

  24. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  25. (H) STA

  26. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  27. (S) VERSION: CSSB 282(STA)

  28. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  29. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  30. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  31. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 282(STA)

  32. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/12 CAL

  33. (S) STA CS ADOPTED UC

  34. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

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

  36. (S) FN1: (LEG)

  37. (S) NR: WIELECHOWSKI, GRAY-JACKSON, TILTON

  38. (S) DP: KAWASAKI, BJORKMAN

  39. (S) STA RPT CS 2DP 3NR SAME TITLE

  40. (S) Moved CSSB 282(STA) Out of Committee

  41. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  42. (S) Heard & Held

  43. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  44. (S) CRA REFERRAL WAIVED

  45. (S) CRA, STA

  46. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • Senate State Affairs · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate State Affairs

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment(s) — to CSSB 282(STA)? — Effective Date(s)

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 · 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 Nay
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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Third Reading - Final Passage — Effective Date(s)

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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