HJR 15 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

Urging the Governor, the Department of Natural Resources, division of forestry and fire protection, the Department of Public Safety, municipalities of the state and relevant wildfire planning and response agencies, and the Alaska delegation in Congress to prepare for the 2025 wildfire season.

HJR 15 is a non-binding legislative resolution urging Alaska agencies and communities to prepare for the 2025 wildfire season. It directs the Governor, Department of Natural Resources (forestry/fire division), public safety agencies, municipalities, and the Alaska congressional delegation to review wildfire response plans, improve water access for firefighting, inspect roads for evacuation routes, and expand public education programs like Firewise USA and Ready, Set, Go! The resolution specifically targets high-risk areas including Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kenai, where climate-driven dry conditions and new wildfire risks require proactive measures. It emphasizes concrete steps like pre-season drills, fuel reduction, and enhanced early detection systems to reduce response costs and community vulnerability.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Last action Jul 30, 2025

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What changed between versions

CSHJR 15(CRA) am S → Enrolled HJR 15 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, with minor formatting and name corrections. The substantive policy content regarding wildfire preparedness for the 2025 season remains unchanged from the committee version, including the same agencies, communities, and specific actions requested. The only notable change is the correction of the Governor's name from 'Michael Dunleavy' to 'Mike Dunleavy' in the final enrolled version.

TECHNICAL

The Governor's name was corrected from 'Michael Dunleavy' to 'Mike Dunleavy' in the list of recipients for copies of the resolution.

Formatting and layout were adjusted to match the official enrolled format, including page numbering and header information.

The enrolled version includes a source document reference (CSHJR 15(CRA) am S) and legislative session information (2025 Legislative Source Resolve No. 7).

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jul 30, 2025

Introduced

(H) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 7

lower

May 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDED

upper

May 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

(S) PASSED Y20 N-

upper

May 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

(S) AM NO 1 ADOPTED UC

upper

May 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

(S) Moved CSHJR 15(CRA) Out of Committee

upper

Apr 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

lower

Apr 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

(H) PASSED Y37 E3

lower

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

(H) CRA CS ADOPTED UC

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

(H) Moved CSHJR 15(CRA) Out of Committee

lower

1 primary · 18 co-sponsors