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AK SB187

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shower

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Origin

Senate

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds definitions for "caucus" and "legislative body" to Alaska's Legislative Ethics Act by reference to AS 24.60.037(g)

  • Prohibits legislators from committing or binding another legislator to vote a particular way on bills, appointments, vetoes, or other measures through caucus votes

  • Allows legislators to vote in caucus meetings on matters directly relating to selection of caucus officers or legislative body leaders

  • Permits informal polls conducted outside of full legislative body meetings to determine how other legislators may vote on measures

Legislative Description

Prohibiting Binding Caucuses

Legislators

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): HUGHES, WILSON

2/14/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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