Legislature(2025 - 2026)BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
03/04/2025 03:30 PM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
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| Start | |
| Presentation: Andvsa- Alaska's Support for Those Experiencing Sexual and Domestic Violence | |
| SB40 | |
| SJR10 | |
| SJR6 | |
| SCR1 | |
| Adjourn |
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| += | SB 40 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SJR 10 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SJR 6 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | SCR 1 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SJR 10-HMONG VETERANS; CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
4:23:29 PM
CHAIR KAWASAKI announced the consideration of SENATE JOINT
RESOLUTION NO. 10 Encouraging the United States Congress to
award Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War the Congressional Gold
Medal.
4:23:53 PM
SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI stated that SJR 10 urges Congress to award
the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam
War, similar to the recognition given to Filipino World War II
veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. SJR 10 outlines the
details of why the State of Alaska should honor the Hmong
veterans. He stated that SJR 10 is a bipartisan effort at both
the state and federal levels.
4:24:44 PM
JOSHUA MCHOES, Staff, Senator Bill Wielechowski, Alaska State
Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, testified in support of SJR 10 and
stated his belief that the Congressional Gold Medal is well
deserved. Hmong veterans made a significant contribution to the
U.S., and the Hmong community in Alaska is vibrant, active, and
deeply engaged in supporting both Anchorage and their own
members.
4:25:18 PM
CHAIR KAWASAKI opened public testimony on SJR 10.
4:25:41 PM
REPRESENTATIVE DAVID NELSON, District 18, Alaska State
Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, testified in support of SJR 10 and
stated that the sacrifices of Hmong veterans during the Vietnam
War were vital to U.S. efforts and must not be overlooked. He
said after the war, many faced brutal retaliation from a north
Vietnamese army, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee as
refugees. He said 50,000 now live in the U.S., including many in
Alaska, which has the third-largest Hmong population. These
veterans and their families continue to preserve their culture
and contribute to society. He stated that honoring them with the
Congressional Gold Medal is a bipartisan, bicameral effort that
recognizes their legacy. Alaska has long acknowledged their
service, including designating May 15 as Hmong American Veterans
Day.
4:28:06 PM
CHAIR KAWASAKI closed public testimony on SJR 10.
4:28:16 PM
CHAIR KAWASAKI solicited the will of the committee.
4:28:19 PM
SENATOR BJORKMAN moved to report SJR 10, work order 34-LS0618\A,
from committee with individual recommendations and attached zero
fiscal note(s).
4:28:37 PM
CHAIR KAWASAKI found no objection and SJR 10 was reported from
the Senate State Affairs Standing Committee.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| SCR 1 Version A.pdf |
SSTA 3/4/2025 3:30:00 PM |
SCR 1 |
| SCR 1 Version A Sponsor Statement 1.29.2025.pdf |
SSTA 3/4/2025 3:30:00 PM |
SCR 1 |
| SCR 1 Supporting Document- Senate Majority Counsel Memo with Exhibits 3.11.2024.pdf |
SSTA 3/4/2025 3:30:00 PM |
SCR 1 |
| SCR 1 Supporting Document - S. Orlansky memo to D. Gardner 03.21.2024.pdf |
SSTA 3/4/2025 3:30:00 PM |
SCR 1 |
| SCR 1 Supporting Document - Alaska Constitution, Article II Section 16.pdf |
SSTA 3/4/2025 3:30:00 PM |
SCR 1 |
| SSA Alaska's support for those experiencing sexual and domestic violence.pdf |
SSTA 3/4/2025 3:30:00 PM |
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| SCR1-LEG-SESS-03-03-2025.pdf |
SSTA 3/4/2025 3:30:00 PM |
SCR 1 |