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SJR 25 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

Supporting efforts to modernize and improve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; and supporting simplified border crossings and free trade with Canada and Mexico.

SJR 25 is a resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature expressing support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It highlights Alaska's economic reliance on trade with Canada, citing over $1 billion in imports (including petroleum, metals, and machinery) and $614 million in exports to Canada in 2024. The resolution urges the federal government to end tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and to extend the USMCA, emphasizing that tariffs have harmed Alaska's businesses and supply chains. This non-binding resolution does not change policy but formally advocates for federal action to maintain trade stability.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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What changed between versions

SJR 25 → CSSJR 25(L&C) · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to shift its focus from the original 'State Affairs' committee to the 'Labor and Commerce' committee, which better aligns with the new emphasis on border crossings and trade logistics. The text was reorganized to prioritize modernizing the trade agreement and simplifying border procedures for travelers and pets over the original focus on specific tariff statistics. Additionally, the list of officials receiving copies of the resolution was expanded to include the Prime Minister of Canada and the Vice President of the United States.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to explicitly include the simplification of border crossings for trusted commuters, regular travelers, and their pets, moving beyond a sole focus on trade statistics and tariff disputes.
REQUIREMENT

The committee referral was changed from 'State Affairs' to 'Labor and Commerce', altering the legislative body responsible for reviewing the bill.

New language was added to support a program that simplifies border crossings for commuters, travelers, and pets.

TIMELINE

The introduction date was updated from February 13, 2026, to April 24, 2026, and the referral status was changed to 'Rules'.

DEFINITION

Specific dollar amounts regarding steel tariffs and import drops were removed to make the resolution more broadly applicable to general trade principles.

ENFORCEMENT

The list of recipients for copies of the resolution was expanded to include the Prime Minister of Canada and the Vice President of the United States.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
31
Key actions
5
Committee
3
May 19, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved HCS CSSJR 25(STA) Out of Committee -- Please Note Time Change --
lower
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
upper
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) PASSED Y20 N-
upper
May 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) L&C CS ADOPTED UC
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved CSSJR 25(L&C) Out of Committee
upper
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