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AK HJR38

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cathy Munoz

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases Alaska House of Representatives membership from 40 to 44 members by amending Article II, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution
  • Increases Alaska Senate membership from 20 to 22 members by amending Article II, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution
  • Requires the Redistricting Board to establish 44 house districts and 22 senate districts, with each senate district composed of two house districts
  • Changes population distribution requirements for house districts to divide state population by 44 instead of 40
  • Makes amendments applicable only to redistricting plans and proclamations adopted on or after January 1, 2011, and places proposed amendments before voters at the next general election

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Increase Number Of Legislators

Legislators

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): JOHANSEN

4/9/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance3/15/2010
State Affairs1/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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