SB 43 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing the month of March as Women's History Month.

SB 43 designates the month of March each year as Women's History Month in Alaska. This law directly affects schools, community groups, and public and private agencies across the state, requiring them to recognize and honor women's historical contributions. The key provision adds a new section to Alaska Statutes (AS 44.12.088), formally establishing March as Women's History Month for observance through appropriate activities. The bill enables consistent, statewide recognition of women's roles in Alaska and U.S. history without imposing new obligations or funding requirements.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Signed Apr 4, 2025
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Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
42
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Apr 4, 2025
Signed into law
(S) Signed into law 4/3 CHAPTER 3 SLA 25
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED Y33 N2 E5
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved SB 43 Out of Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) PASSED Y19 N- E1
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 43 Out of Committee
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors