Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 79: An Act renaming the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska as the Vic Fischer Institute of Social and Economic Research; and naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park.

Vetoed Last action July 3, 2026: (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26

Plain-language summary

HB 79 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act renaming the Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska as the Vic Fischer Institute of Social and Economic Research; and naming the Vic Fischer Shoup Bay State Marine Park. Primary sponsor: Zack Fields (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 3, 2026): (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Zack Fields (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.