JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH

Plain English Breakdown

The bill states observance 'may' happen, meaning participation is optional, but does not specify who exactly organizes these events beyond general observation.

Establishing October as Jewish Heritage Month in Alaska

This bill establishes the month of October each year as Jewish Heritage Month.

What This Bill Does

• Names the month of October each year as Jewish Heritage Month.

Terms To Know

Jewish Heritage Month

The month of October, which may be observed with ceremonies and educational activities to recognize the contributions of past and present Jewish residents.

Official Summary Text

JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH
An Act establishing the month of October as Jewish Heritage Month.

Current Bill Text

HB0228a -1- HB 228
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HOUSE BILL NO. 228

IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA

THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION

BY REPRESENTATIVES ALLARD, McCabe

Introduced: 5/16/25
Referred: State Affairs

A BILL

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED

"An Act establishing the month of October as Jewish Heritage Month." 1
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: 2
* Section 1. AS 44.12 is amended by adding a new section to read: 3
Sec. 44.12.158. Jewish Heritage Month. The month of October each year is 4
established as Jewish Heritage Month. Jewish Heritage Month may be observed with 5
appropriate ceremonies, educational activities, and public recognition of the 6
contributions of past and present Jewish residents of the state. 7