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AK HJR11

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Geran Tarr

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Calls on the Alaska State Legislature to support overturning the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010) Supreme Court decision
  • Urges the United States Congress to pass legislation overturning Citizens United to restore restrictions on independent political spending in elections
  • States the Supreme Court's removal of spending restrictions has resulted in unjust influence of powerful economic forces that undermine voters' ability to choose their political leadership
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and Alaska's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Congress: Overturn Citizens United V. Fec

Courts

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): GUTTENBERG

2/24/2017

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/22/2017

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