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AK SCR1

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Alberta Gardner

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Origin

Senate

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Rule 34(b) of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature to modify voting procedures and abstention requirements
  • Requires the clerk or secretary to record in the legislative journal the member requesting to be excused from voting, the stated reason for the request, and any member(s) who object to the abstention request
  • Maintains existing requirement that members may only abstain from voting upon unanimous consent of the membership
  • Preserves existing prohibitions on members explaining votes, discussing questions during roll call, or changing votes after results are announced

Legislative Description

Uniform Rules: Abstain From Voting

Ethics

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): MICCICHE

2/8/2017

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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