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AK HJR26

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Craig Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution to remove the attorney general from gubernatorial appointment and legislative confirmation, making it an independently elected office.

  • Creates a new Article III, Section 28 establishing that the attorney general shall be elected by qualified voters at the same time and for the same term as the governor.

  • Requires the attorney general to be a U.S. citizen, qualified voter, Alaska resident, and active member of the organized state bar.

  • Limits attorneys general to two consecutive full terms, with a one-term waiting period before eligibility for re-election.

  • Establishes procedures for filling vacancies through special election within 60-90 days, with gubernatorial interim appointment authority of up to 30 days, and places the proposed amendments before voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Elected Attorney General

Government Organization

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

4/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2015

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