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AK HJR11

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Eastman

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Article XII, Section 5 of the Alaska Constitution to add explicit prohibition against religious tests for public office.

  • Adds language stating "No religious test, secular or otherwise, shall be required as a qualification for any public office."

  • Preserves the existing oath of office requirement for all public officers to support and defend the U.S. and Alaska constitutions.

  • Allows the legislature to prescribe additional oaths or affirmations beyond the standard oath.

  • Proposes the amendment be placed on the ballot at the next general election for voter approval, in accordance with Article XIII, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution.

Legislative Description

Const. Am: No Religious Test For Office

Boards & Commissions

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): JACKSON

3/18/2019

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/8/2019

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