Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

SJR 20: Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education.

Passed both chambers Last action June 19, 2026: (S) PERMANENTLY FILED 6/17 LEGIS RESOLVE 31

Plain-language summary

SJR 20 is a joint resolution introduced in the Alaska Senate on April 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education. Primary sponsor: Jesse Bjorkman (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): (S) PERMANENTLY FILED 6/17 LEGIS RESOLVE 31.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jesse Bjorkman (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.