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AK HB327

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Eastman

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends coercion statute (AS 11.41.530) to add a new subsection criminalizing threats to take or withhold action against a legislator, including reducing staff, travel authorization, committee assignments, or favorable caucus positions.

  • Amends bribery statute (AS 11.56.100) to add a new provision making it illegal to confer a benefit upon a public servant with intent to bind a legislator's vote on any measure.

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

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

Legislative Description

Binding Votes As Crime; Bribery/coercion

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/16/2022

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/16/2022

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