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AK HJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
1/20/2009
Primary Sponsor
Max Gruenberg
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AI Summary
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Amends Article II, Section 5 of the Alaska Constitution to replace the reference to "secretary of state" with "lieutenant governor" in the section describing legislative disqualifications.
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Amends Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution to replace the reference to "secretary of state" with "lieutenant governor" in the section governing department heads and their appointment.
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Corrects obsolete constitutional references that no longer align with Alaska's current government structure, as the office of secretary of state has been superseded by the lieutenant governor's role.
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Requires the proposed amendments to be placed before Alaska voters at the next general election in accordance with Article XIII, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution and state election laws.
Legislative Description
Const Am: Sec. Of State References
Governor
Last Action
REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS
1/20/2009