An Act designating a state dinosaur; and providing for an effective date.

HB 82 designates Nanuqsaurus as Alaska's official state dinosaur by amending Alaska Statutes to add this designation to state code. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment, as specified in Section 2. This ceremonial measure establishes a symbolic state identity without altering laws, regulations, or impacting any specific group or policy. It directly affects Alaskan state identity through official recognition of a locally significant dinosaur fossil.