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HB341 • 2026

PROCLAIM MAY 8 WORLD WAR II VICTORY DAY

An Act establishing World War II Victory Day.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
REPRESENTATIVES ALLARD, McCabe
Last action
2026-03-27
Official status
(H) MLV
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date is listed as empty in the metadata; while the bill passed the legislature, the exact start date for enforcement depends on final executive action or statutory default dates.

Establishing World War II Victory Day in Alaska

This bill creates a state day on May 8 to celebrate the Allied victory in World War II and honor U.S. military service members.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets aside May 8 of each year as World War II Victory Day.
  • States the purpose is to celebrate the victory of the Allied powers in World War II.
  • Honors the sacrifices made by men and women in the United States military who fought for that victory.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Civic groups
  • The general public

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not say if schools, government offices, or businesses must close on this day.
  • It uses the word 'may' for observances, meaning events are optional rather than required.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-27 1979

    (H) COSPONSOR(S): MCCABE

  2. 2026-02-23 1687

    (H) REFERRED TO MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

  3. 2026-02-23 1687

    (H) MLV, STA

  4. 2026-02-23 1687

    (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Official Summary Text

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

Current Bill Text

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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