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AK HJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
1/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carl Gatto
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendments to the Alaska Constitution to replace gender-specific pronouns (he, him, his, himself) with gender-neutral language throughout the document.
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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.
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Replaces gendered job titles with neutral alternatives, including "chair" instead of "chairman" and "persons who fish" instead of "fishermen."
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Applies modifications across all three branches of government, including legislative, executive, and judicial sections of the Alaska Constitution.
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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