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AK SJR3

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shower

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 22 to Article II of the Alaska Constitution to regulate political caucus voting by legislature members
  • Prohibits legislators from using political caucus votes to commit to voting for or against bills, appointments, vetoes, or other pending or proposed measures
  • Allows legislators to vote in political caucuses only on matters directly relating to selection of political caucus officers or legislative house leadership
  • Requires placement of the proposed amendment before voters at the next general election in accordance with Article XIII, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution
  • Introduced by Senator Shower on January 19, 2021

Legislative Description

Const. Am. Prohibiting Binding Caucuses

Legislators

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

1/22/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/22/2021

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