Extend West Coast Storm Disaster Emergency Declaration
Summary
Alaska House Bill HB337 failed to pass on March 11, 2026, with a vote of 19-21 against discharging the bill from the Tribal Affairs Committee. The bill would have extended Governor Mike Dunleavy's October 9, 2025, disaster emergency declaration in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm. Sponsored by Rep. Justin Ruffridge, the bill did not advance to a floor vote.
What changed
The Alaska House failed to pass HB337, which sought to extend the governor's existing disaster emergency declaration related to the 2025 West Coast Storm. The bill failed a procedural motion to discharge from the Tribal Affairs Committee by a vote of 19-21 on March 11, 2026. Had it passed, the bill would have continued emergency powers and potential funding mechanisms associated with the October 2025 storm declaration.
Since the bill failed to pass, there is no compliance impact and no action required by any regulated entities. The existing disaster emergency declaration remains unaffected by this failed legislative attempt. No deadlines, penalties, or reporting requirements were established by this bill.
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Extend West Coast Storm Disaster
An Act extending the governor's October 9, 2025, declaration of a disaster emergency in response to the 2025 West Coast Storm; and providing for an effective date.
Bill Details
State Alaska
Session 34th Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB337
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Sponsors
Justin Ruffridge (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-03-11 H MOTION TO DISCHARGE FROM TRB, RULE 48(D), FAILED Y19 N21 2026-03-11 H RULED OUT OF ORDER, RULE 27(C) 2026-03-11 H MOTION TO DISCHARGE FROM TRB, RULE 48(D) 2026-02-23 H REFERRED TO TRIBAL AFFAIRS 2026-02-23 H TRB, STA 2026-02-23 H READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
Votes
2026-03-11 House: Discharge Bill from Tribal Affairs Committee Yea: 19 Nay: 21
Committee Referrals
2026-02-23 H Tribal Affairs
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-23 Introduced
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