Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
SJR 16: Urging the United States Congress to pass the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act; and urging lawmakers to advocate for policies that guarantee equitable access to vital healthcare.
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Plain-language summary
SJR 16 is a joint resolution introduced in the Alaska Senate on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Urging the United States Congress to pass the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act; and urging lawmakers to advocate for policies that guarantee equitable access to vital healthcare. Primary sponsor: Elvi Gray-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2025): (S) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 12.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvi Gray-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | G |
| 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) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 12
- (S) 1:30 P.M. 6/20/25 Transmitted to Governor
- (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): JOSEPHSON
- (H) VERSION: SJR 16
- (H) RETURN TO (S), TRANSMIT TO GOVERNOR NEXT
- (H) PASSED Y34 N6
- (H) READ THE THIRD TIME SJR 16
- (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/18 CALENDAR
- (H) AM NO 1 FAILED Y16 N21 E1 A2
- (H) READ THE SECOND TIME
- (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/17/2025
- (H) FN1: ZERO(LEG)
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