Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: Passed Senate

SJR 25 — Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico.

Last action — (H) REFERRED TO RULES

  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 February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill supports modernizing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and promotes free trade.

This resolution reaffirms support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, advocating for its modernization and simplified border crossings. It emphasizes the benefits of free trade with Canada and Mexico for economic growth and efficient supply chains.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This resolution highlights the importance of free access to Canadian markets for small businesses.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SJR 25 shifts its focus from supporting efforts to "modernize and improve" the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to emphasizing the "continuation" of the agreement itself. This change matters because it signals a stronger commitment to maintaining the current trade structure rather than advocating for further changes, suggesting a desire for stability and ongoing benefits from trade with Canada and Mexico. Additionally, it highlights the significant value of imports from Canada, showcasing the direct economic impact on Alaska.

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34-LS1404\N CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
34-LS1404\A SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
25(L&C) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE Referred:
25 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Introduced:
Rules6 Sponsor(s):
2/13/26 Referred:
SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE A RESOLUTION Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement;
Labor & Commerce A RESOLUTION Supporting continuation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico.
and WHEREAS the state has specifically benefited from increased trade with Canada SJR025B -1- CSSJR 25(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1404\N facilitated by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement;
and WHEREAS the state has specifically benefited from increased trade with Canada facilitated by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement;
and WHEREAS imports to the state from Canada include essential resources and components, including $351,000,000 in petroleum products, $62,000,000 in metals, and $61,000,000 in machinery;
and WHEREAS imports to the state from Canada include essential resources and SJR025A -1- SJR 25 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1404\A components, including $351,000,000 in petroleum products, $62,000,000 in metals, and $61,000,000 in machinery;
and WHEREAS free trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico makes goods cheaper, expands markets, and creates opportunities for economic growth;
and WHEREAS United States tariffs were met with retaliatory tariffs that harmed producers, businesses, and consumers in both the state and Canada;
and WHEREAS smooth and efficient border crossings for commuters, regular travelers, and their pets will grow trust and mutual goodwill between North American countries;
and WHEREAS the significant costs incurred by the tariffs are passed on to consumers in the state;
and WHEREAS Canada and Mexico have committed to ending retaliatory tariffs after United States tariffs have been lifted;
and WHEREAS barriers to trade with the United States may incentivize Canada to pursue alternative trade relationships that will become more difficult to unwind over time;
and WHEREAS Canada is a close national defense partner, and prolonging tariff-related tensions risks weakening this critical defense partnership;
and WHEREAS the 2026 joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement represents an opportunity to extend and improve the agreement, while removing tariffs and barriers to profitable trade and positive relationships between the state and Canada;
and WHEREAS the 2026 joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement SJR 25 -2- SJR025A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1404\A represents an opportunity to extend and improve the agreement, while removing tariffs and barriers to profitable trade and positive relationships between the state and Canada;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature reaffirms its support for CSSJR 25(L&C) -2- SJR025B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1404\N extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature reaffirms its support for extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement;
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature supports the creation of a program that would simplify border crossings for trusted commuters, regular travelers, and their pets;
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature urges the federal administration to end disruptive tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature urges the federal administration to work toward a system of free trade with Canada and Mexico.
SJR025B -3- CSSJR 25(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
SJR025A -3- SJR 25 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) REFERRED TO RULES

  2. (H) FN1: ZERO(LEG)

  3. (H) AM: HOLLAND, CARRICK

  4. (H) DP: ST. CLAIR, HIMSCHOOT, STORY

  5. (H) STA RPT HCS(STA) 3DP 2AM

  6. (H) Moved HCS CSSJR 25(STA) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --

  7. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM GRUENBERG 120

  8. (H) -- Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

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

  10. (H) STA

  11. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  12. (S) VERSION: CSSJR 25(L&C)

  13. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  14. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  15. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSJR 25(L&C)

  16. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/13 CAL

  17. (S) L&C CS ADOPTED UC

  18. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  19. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/12/2026

  20. (S) FN1: ZERO(LEG)

  21. (S) AM: YUNDT

  22. (S) DP: DUNBAR

  23. (S) NR: BJORKMAN

  24. (S) L&C RPT CS 1NR 1DP 1AM NEW TITLE

  25. (S) Moved CSSJR 25(L&C) Out of Committee

  26. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  27. (S) Heard & Held

  28. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  29. (S) L&C

  30. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • Senate State Affairs · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

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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"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 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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJR 25?
SJR 25 is sponsored by Senate State Affairs.
What is the current status of SJR 25?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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