Supporting a comprehensive energy and economic strategy for the state; urging the federal government to disburse previously appropriated funds for energy and infrastructure projects; affirming the principle of energy equity and committing to a future-oriented energy strategy for the state; encouraging state agencies to aggressively pursue opportunities to develop and process critical minerals; directing state agencies to coordinate energy and economic planning; and championing a unified voice in support of the state's full development potential.
HJR 27 is a non-binding resolution supporting Alaska’s energy strategy, urging the federal government to release previously allocated funds for energy and infrastructure projects. It directs state agencies to coordinate energy and economic planning, prioritize critical minerals development, and ensure energy equity - particularly for rural and Indigenous communities. The resolution emphasizes Alaska’s natural resource assets (oil, gas, minerals, renewables) and advocates for a unified state approach to maximize economic development. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses the legislature’s position on energy policy coordination.
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Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced May 18, 2025
Last action Mar 30, 2026
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CSHJR 27(ENE)
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to reflect its status as a House Committee substitute, shifting the focus from urging the federal government to disburse funds to affirming state principles and directing state agencies to pursue energy development. Substantive changes include updating a projection on gas imports from 2027 to 2028, adding specific language about hydrogen energy potential and policy gaps, and inserting new clauses supporting advanced nuclear technologies and rural microreactor deployment.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include specific directives for state agencies and new provisions regarding hydrogen energy frameworks and advanced nuclear technologies, while the original text urging federal fund disbursement was removed.
TIMELINE
The projected date for Southcentral Alaska importing foreign gas was changed from 2027 to 2028.
REQUIREMENT
New clauses were added to direct state agencies to coordinate energy planning and create a task force for energy and mineral development.
SCOPE
The bill now explicitly addresses the state's potential for hydrogen production and the need for new policy frameworks to regulate underground storage and leasing.
New provisions were added to support advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors and microreactors, specifically for rural regions and military installations.
FISCAL
The original text urging the federal government to disburse previously appropriated funds was removed.
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Feb 16, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHJR 27(ENE) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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