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

SJR 31: Recognizing the sovereign decisions of the communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong; affirming the right of Alaska Native communities to self-determination; and urging full state and federal support for relocation of those communities.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SJR 31 is a joint resolution introduced in the Alaska Senate on May 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Recognizing the sovereign decisions of the communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong; affirming the right of Alaska Native communities to self-determination; and urging full state and federal support for relocation of those communities. Primary sponsor: Senate Finance. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): (S) Minutes (SFIN).

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Senate FinancePrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. (S) Minutes (SFIN)
  2. (S) Scheduled but Not Heard
  3. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532
  4. (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE
  5. (S) FIN
  6. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source