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AK HJR26
Joint Resolution
Status
4/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Craig Johnson
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires the attorney general to be a U.S. citizen, qualified voter, Alaska resident, and active member of the organized state bar.
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Limits attorneys general to two consecutive full terms, with a one-term waiting period before eligibility for re-election.
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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