AlaskaProposed resolution would mark U.S. anniversary and urge civics lessons
The proposed resolution would recognize the nation’s 250th anniversary, encourage Alaskans to join commemorative events, and urge schools to strengthen civics lessons.
What it does
The proposed resolution would recognize July 4, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
The proposed resolution would encourage Alaska residents, communities, schools, civic groups, and businesses to join events reflecting on the nation’s history and ideals.
The proposed resolution would strongly encourage Alaska schools to strengthen civics lessons so future generations understand civic participation, federalism, and how power is shared between state and national governments.
Argument forAnniversary events and civics lessons could help Alaskans learn about national history and take part in civic life.
Argument againstSchools might give more attention to federalism and decentralized government, leaving less room for other civics topics.
More detail
The proposed resolution would recognize the nation's 250th anniversary. It concerns the founding of the United States. The anniversary falls on July 4, 2026.
The proposed resolution would encourage people and groups in Alaska to take part in commemorative events. It names Alaska residents, communities, educational institutions, civic groups, and businesses. The events would mark the 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
The proposed resolution would strongly encourage educational institutions to strengthen civics education. The request applies to educational institutions across Alaska.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 19(S) PERMANENTLY FILED 6/17 SENATE RESOLVE 4Latest
- Feb 13(S) 1:30 P.M. 2/13/26 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Feb 6(S) PASSED Y15 N- E5Passed 1st Chamber
- Vote recorded (S) PASSED Y15 N- E5 #1622. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 6(S) COSPONSOR(S): KAWASAKI, MERRICK, WIELECHOWSKI, DUNBAR
- Feb 6(S) READ THE SECOND TIMEMinor
- Feb 6(S) RULES TO CALENDAR 2/6/2026
- Feb 6(S) STA REFERRAL WAIVED UC
- Feb 6(S) FN1: ZERO(LEG)
- Feb 6(S) DP: TOBIN, YUNDT, BJORKMAN, STEVENS, KIEHL
- Feb 6(S) EDC RPT 5DP
- Feb 4(S) Minutes (SEDC)
- Feb 4(S) Moved SR 4 Out of Committee
- Feb 4(S) EDUCATION at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
- Jan 21(S) BJORKMAN, YUNDT, OLSON, STEVENS
- Jan 21(S) COSPONSOR(S): MYERS, STEDMAN, KAUFMAN, CLAMAN, GRAY-JACKSON, GIESSEL, CRONK,
- Jan 21(S) EDC, STA
- Jan 21(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALSIntroduced
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