The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Friday to advance Grace Salazar's nomination to the Alaska State Commission on Human Rights to a joint session for confirmation.

Salazar, a lifelong Alaskan with 30 years of state service, has served on the commission since October 2025 under a gubernatorial appointment. The committee's recommendation does not bind individual senators to vote for or against her during the confirmation session.

Salazar told the committee she retired from state service in April 2022 after working with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Department of Natural Resources, and the State Ombudsman's Office. She said she was honored to continue serving Alaskans in civil rights protection.

No one testified for or against the nomination during the public comment period.

Senator Keele moved to forward Salazar's name to a joint session. The motion passed without objection.

The committee met at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Juneau. Members present included Chair Clayman, Vice Chair Keele, and Senator Tilton.