SJR 24 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

Recognizing and honoring the relationship between the state and Greenland; and recognizing the importance of cooperation between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Denmark in the Arctic.

This is a symbolic resolution (SJR 24), not a substantive bill. It recognizes and honors Alaska's relationship with Greenland as an Arctic partnership, highlighting shared geography, Indigenous cultural connections, and common challenges like climate change and infrastructure needs. The resolution affirms the importance of U.S.-Denmark-Greenland cooperation on Arctic security, environmental protection, and research, and encourages collaboration in areas like renewable energy and emergency response. It does not create new laws or policies but expresses legislative support for strengthening this partnership.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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SJR 24 CSSJR 24(AAF) · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add historical context about US military presence in Greenland during WWII, clarifying that such presence never established US sovereignty. The bill's structure was reorganized with new formatting and updated dates, while the core policy content regarding Alaska-Greenland relations remained substantially similar.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on recognizing Alaska-Greenland relations and encouraging cooperation, with no substantive changes to applicability or jurisdiction.
DEFINITION

Added new clause clarifying that historical US military presence in Greenland during WWII did not establish US sovereignty or territorial control.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill identifier from SJR 24 to CSSJR 24(AAF) and changed introduction date from 2/6/24 to 3/9/26.

Reorganized resolution text structure and moved some 'FURTHER RESOLVED' clauses to different positions in the document.

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Committee
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
(S) REFERRED TO RESOURCES
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved CSSJR 24(AAF) Out of Committee
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ARCTIC AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ARCTIC AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
upper
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