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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
A RESOLUTION Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education.
AI Summary
This resolution, passed by the Alaska State Legislature, supports efforts at all government levels to prevent and clean up marine debris along Alaska's extensive coastlines, recognizing the significant harm it causes to wildlife, habitats, and the state's economy, particularly impacting subsistence and commercial activities. It specifically urges federal agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide more funding for cleanup and to remove obstacles that prevent tribes and rural communities from accessing these funds. Additionally, the resolution calls on Alaska's representatives in Congress to advocate for increased federal financial and logistical support for all aspects of marine debris management, including prevention, cleanup, removal, transportation of collected debris (backhaul), and public education.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Tribal Affairs Hearing (08:00:00 4/9/2026 Davis 106) (on 04/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HJR37 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HJR037A.PDF |
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