SCR 32 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 23, renaming the State Commission for Human Rights the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to removal of commissioners of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to reports from the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; relating to the definition of 'employer' for the purposes of the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights; and relating to local civil rights commissions.

This bill is a procedural measure that temporarily sets aside specific legislative rules to allow House Bill No. 23 to proceed. It enables the renaming of the State Commission for Human Rights to the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights and permits related changes regarding commissioner removal, reporting requirements, and the definition of an employer. By suspending these rules, the legislature facilitates the passage of substantive policy changes that affect the commission's structure and authority.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2026 Last action Jun 17, 2026
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MINOR
This document is a procedural resolution that suspends specific legislative rules to allow a bill to be renamed from the 'State Commission for Human Rights' to the 'Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights'. It also outlines the bill's intent to remove commissioners, update reporting requirements, and redefine the legal definition of an 'employer' for civil rights purposes. The changes are primarily technical and formatting-related, reflecting the transition of the bill from its initial draft to its final enrolled version.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to rename the agency from the 'State Commission for Human Rights' to the 'Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights'.

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

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Total actions
12
Key actions
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Committee
0
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED Y40
lower
May 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
upper
May 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) PASSED Y20 N-
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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