Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB382

Changes to the Joint Armed Services Committee

Last scannedSep 20, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill changes how often military reports go to lawmakers, adds new members to a state committee on armed services, and updates what that committee must do.

Requires the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to submit one report every two years instead of sending annual reports each March.
Adds four new non-legislator seats to the Joint Armed Services Committee for residents recommended by military groups, mayors, tribal leaders, and a municipal league.
Increases the number of committee members needed to hold a meeting from eight to nine people.
Requires the Legislative Affairs Agency to keep lists of committee contacts and past recipients of the Alaska Decoration of Honor.
Updates the list of duties for the Joint Armed Services Committee to include reviewing Arctic security issues, convening hearings on defense issues, and submitting an annual report by December 31.

The bill text does not state when these changes will take effect.
The official status shows conflicting information: it says 'Passed Legislature' but also lists the last action as 'Heard & Held,' which usually means a committee has paused consideration.

Plain language

Joint Armed Services Committee: A group made up of state senators, representatives, and community members that studies military issues.
Biennial report: A written summary or update that is created once every two years instead of once a year.
Quorum: The minimum number of members who must be present for the committee to officially hold a meeting and make decisions.

Official record

Validated

MILITARY: JT ARMED SVCS COMMITTEE An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date.

Official activity