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AK HJR28

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 22 to Article II of the Alaska Constitution to restrict legislative caucus voting powers
  • Prohibits legislators from committing through caucus votes to vote for or against bills, appointments, vetoes, or other pending measures
  • Allows caucus votes only on matters directly relating to selection of political caucus officers or house leadership
  • Requires placement of the proposed amendment before voters at the next general election in compliance with Alaska Constitution Article XIII, Section 1
  • Introduced February 24, 2020 by Representative Carpenter; referred to State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance committees

Legislative Description

Const. Am. Prohibiting Binding Caucuses

Legislators

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/24/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/24/2020

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