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AK HJR28
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Carpenter
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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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