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AK SJR2

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shower

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Alaska Constitution Article IV, Section 8 regarding judicial council membership composition and appointment procedures
  • Requires legislative confirmation by majority vote in joint session for three attorney members appointed by the state bar governing body and three non-attorney members appointed by the governor, each serving six-year terms
  • Maintains the chief justice of the supreme court as the seventh member and chairman serving ex-officio, with the council requiring four or more members to act
  • Preserves requirements that appointments consider area representation and political affiliation is disregarded
  • Directs placement of the proposed amendment before voters at the next general election in accordance with Article XIII, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Membership Of Judicial Council

Boards & Commissions

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

1/22/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/22/2021

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