An Act establishing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month; and providing for an effective date.
This bill establishes May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Alaska to promote understanding of the disease. It encourages public and private agencies, as well as individuals, to organize activities that highlight the challenges faced by those living with ALS and support research efforts. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, serving as a commemorative measure rather than changing operational policies or funding.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Signed Oct 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
47
Key actions
5
Committee
2
May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED Y39 A1
lower
Apr 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved SB 256 Out of Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
upper
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
(S) PASSED Y19 N- E1
upper
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 256 Out of Committee
upper
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