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AK HJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Carl Gatto

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendments to the Alaska Constitution to replace gender-specific pronouns (he, him, his, himself) with gender-neutral language throughout the document.

  • Changes masculine pronouns to neutral forms such as "oneself" instead of "himself," "the accused" instead of "him," and "the governor" instead of "he" in various constitutional sections.

  • Replaces gendered job titles with neutral alternatives, including "chair" instead of "chairman" and "persons who fish" instead of "fishermen."

  • Applies modifications across all three branches of government, including legislative, executive, and judicial sections of the Alaska Constitution.

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election under Article XIII, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution.

Legislative Description

Const Am: Gender-neutral References

Women

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): KERTTULA

1/21/2011

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/18/2011

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