Loading chat...

AK HJR31

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Geran Tarr

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Alaska State Legislature supports overturning the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court decision (558 U.S. 310).

  • Urges U.S. Congress to pass legislation removing the decision's restrictions on independent political spending in elections.

  • Asserts that Citizens United removed restrictions allowing excessive spending that undermines voters' ability to choose political leadership and determine state policy.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate leaders, and Alaska's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Congress: Overturn Citizens United V. Fec

Courts

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/24/2016

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

No bill text available