Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 18, supporting the continued development of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project; recognizing the importance of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project to the economy of the state, energy independence, and national security; and urging the United States Congress, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum, and relevant federal agencies to take all necessary actions to expedite the success of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project.

34th Legislature (2025-2026)

SCR 18 expresses Alaska's strong support for expediting the ALNG project, highlighting its economic, energy, and national security importance and urging federal action.

(S) LEGISLATIVE RESOLVE NO. 60

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Summary of SCR 18 (Session 34, Alaska)

Purpose and intent

SCR 18 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution in Alaska aimed at supporting the continued development of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (ALNG) Project.

The resolution acknowledges the ALNG Project as important to:

the state’s economy
energy independence
national security

It also urges federal action to expedite the project’s success.

Key provisions and changes

Procedural action: SCR 18 suspends specific procedural rules of the Alaska State Legislature for the consideration of House Joint Resolution No. 18. Specifically, it suspends Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature regarding changes to the title of a bill.

This suspension allows the legislature to proceed with consideration of HJR 18 without requiring standard title-change procedures.

Strategic content: The resolution positions the ALNG Project as a matter of statewide economic, energy, and national security importance.

The text of SCR 18 itself does not create funding, authorize expenditures, or mandate federal action; rather, it expresses legislative support and urges federal officials and agencies to take action.

Who/what is affected

State-level: Alaska’s state government and its legislative process are directly involved, as SCR 18 modifies procedural rules for advancing HJR 18.

Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project: The resolution reflects and reinforces support for ongoing development of ALNG.

Federal governments and agencies: By urging action, SCR 18 targets the United States Congress, the President (referenced by name as Donald J. Trump), the Secretary of the Interior (referenced by name as Douglas Burgum), and other relevant federal agencies.

Procedural/timeline aspects

Action history:

2026-04-10: Read the first time in the Senate and held on the Secretary’s desk.
2026-05-20: Passed the Senate on final passage with a vote of Y19 N1.

Implication: The bill has progressed to the Senate’s final passage stage and is moving toward potential final disposition or forwarding for House consideration, depending on the legislative process and additional actions.

Potential impact

Legislative impact: Sends a formal message of bipartisan or cross-chamber support for ALNG and intention to expedite its progress through federal channels.

Policy impact: May influence federal perception and priority given to ALNG by signaling strong state-level backing.

Practical impact: No new state funding or regulatory changes are enacted by SCR 18 itself; the impact rests on political and symbolic support and the urging of expedited federal action.

Notes for readers

SCR 18 is primarily a symbolic and procedural instrument, not a substantive policy mandate or fiscal appropriation.

The main substantive aim is to keep political momentum and emphasize the importance of ALNG to Alaska’s economy, energy strategy, and national security considerations, while requesting federal action to facilitate timely project advancement.