Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 40: An Act establishing the period between September 15 and October 15 of each year as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 40 is a bill introduced in the Alaska Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the period between September 15 and October 15 of each year as Hispanic Heritage Month. Primary sponsor: Elvi Gray-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 8/6/26.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvi Gray-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | G |
| Alyse Galvin | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 14 |
| Andy Josephson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 8/6/26
- (S) Signed into law 5/8 CHAPTER 3 SLA 26
- (S) 4:25 P.M. 5/1/26 Transmitted to Governor
- (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): GALVIN
- (H) VERSION: SB 40
- (H) RETURN TO (S), TRANSMIT TO GOVERNOR NEXT
- (H) PASSED Y36 N3 E1
- (H) READ THE THIRD TIME SB 40
- (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): JOSEPHSON
- (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 4/30 CALENDAR
- (H) FN2: ZERO(GOV/COMBINED)(SUBMITTED BY RULES)
- (H) READ THE SECOND TIME
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