JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not mandate any specific actions beyond allowing for ceremonies, educational activities, and public recognition.

Jewish Heritage Month

This law establishes October as Jewish Heritage Month in Alaska to recognize the contributions of Jewish people.

What This Bill Does

• Establishes October as Jewish Heritage Month every year.
• Allows for ceremonies, educational activities, and public recognition during this month.

Who It Names or Affects

• People in Alaska who are interested in celebrating or learning about Jewish heritage.

Terms To Know

Jewish Heritage Month

A month set aside to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Jewish people to Alaska's history and culture.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how or by whom these activities should be organized.
• It is unclear what specific ceremonies or educational activities will take place during this month.

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