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AK SB174

AK SB174
Honor & Remember/honor & Sacrifice Flags


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
05/09/2024
Crossed Over
05/03/2024
Passed
05/10/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/09/2024

Introduced Session

33rd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act relating to the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Sacrifice Flag.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Honor and Remember Flag and the Honor and Sacrifice Flag as official symbols of the state of Alaska. The Honor and Remember Flag is meant to recognize and honor members of the U.S. armed forces who have died in the line of duty and their families. The Honor and Sacrifice Flag is meant to recognize and honor the selfless service and individual sacrifice of firefighters and law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and their families. The bill specifies the design and permitted display locations and days for each flag, and allows the state Commissioner of Administration to adopt regulations to implement the provisions. The bill also includes a conditional effect section, requiring a separate bill establishing Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day to be enacted before one of the provisions regarding the Honor and Remember Flag's display takes effect.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 11/11/24 (on 10/09/2024)

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