Proposed panel would review Alaska’s state seal and suggest changes

The proposed resolution would establish a commission to review the state seal and recommend changes to lawmakers. The 14 members would include six lawmakers, the lieutenant governor or a designee, representatives of named arts, history, education, and cultural groups, and a public high school senior. Members would be appointed within 30 days after the resolution takes effect.

The proposed commission would advise lawmakers on an educational program and send them a public report. The report would include the commission’s work, findings, recommendations, and accompanying materials. The report would be due by May 14, 2027. The commission would expire that day unless two-thirds of its members vote to extend its work; any extension would end when the work is complete or on June 30, 2027, whichever comes first.

The proposed commission would seek outside support and could accept money from the legislature. Support would fund the commission’s work and could include money, services, or supplies from public and private sources. Members would serve without pay but could receive daily and travel expenses.