PROCLAIM MAY 8 WORLD WAR II VICTORY DAY

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the day should be observed or any impact beyond Alaska.

World War II Victory Day

This act establishes May 8 as World War II Victory Day in Alaska to honor those who served during World War II.

What This Bill Does

• Creates a new day called World War II Victory Day on May 8 each year.
• Honors the sacrifices made by U.S. military members in World War II.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who celebrate historical events and honor veterans.
• Civic groups that organize events to remember important dates.

Terms To Know

Allied powers

The countries that fought together against the Axis powers in World War II, including the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union.

Suitable observances

Events or activities that are appropriate for remembering a special day, like speeches, parades, or ceremonies.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how exactly the day should be observed.
• It is unclear if other states will also establish this day.

Official Summary Text

PROCLAIM MAY 8 WORLD WAR II VICTORY DAY
An Act establishing World War II Victory Day.

Current Bill Text

HB0341a -1- HB 341
New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]

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HOUSE BILL NO. 341

IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA

THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION

BY REPRESENTATIVES ALLARD, McCabe

Introduced: 2/23/26
Referred: House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs, State Affairs

A BILL

FOR AN ACT ENTITLED

"An Act establishing World War II Victory Day." 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 article 2 to read: 3
Sec. 44.12.197. World War II Victory Day. World War II Victory Day is 4
established on May 8 of each year to celebrate the victory of the Allied powers in 5
World War II and honor the sacrifices made by the brave men and women in the 6
United States military who fought for that victory. World War II Victory Day may be 7
observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public. 8