This bill proposes to rename the State Commission for Human Rights to the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights, reflecting a shift in terminology. It includes provisions for the removal of commissioners, allowing the governor to remove a commissioner for cause, which encompasses incompetence, neglect of duty, and misconduct. The bill also mandates that the commission review civil rights issues annually and produce a report by November 15 each year, which will be made available electronically to the public and the legislature.

Additionally, the bill revises the definition of "employer" to include organizations that hire employees of a particular religion for religious activities, and it allows municipalities to establish local civil rights commissions. The language throughout the bill has been updated to reflect the new terminology, with multiple instances of "human rights" being replaced with "civil rights." The bill aims to enhance the operational framework of the commission and clarify its role in addressing civil rights issues in Alaska.

Statutes affected:
HB0023A, AM HB 23, introduced 01/10/2025: 18.80.300
HB0023B, AM CSHB 23(L&C), introduced 02/28/2025: 18.80.010, 18.80.020, 18.80.150, 18.80.220, 18.80.290, 18.80.300, 24.60.039, 24.60.170, 39.50.200, 44.62.330