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AK SB225

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shower

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Origin

Senate

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds a new subsection (7) to the coercion statute (AS 11.41.530) making it a crime to take or withhold action against a legislator, including reducing staff, travel authorization, committee assignment, or favorable caucus position.

  • Amends the bribery statute (AS 11.56.100) to include attempting to "bind a legislator's vote on any measure" as an intent that constitutes the crime of bribery when conferring or offering benefits to a public servant.

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage under AS 01.10.070(c).

Legislative Description

Binding Votes As Crime; Bribery/coercion

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

2/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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