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AK HB207
Bill
Status
1/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Eastman
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Responsible Judges Act" to clarify grounds and procedures for impeaching Alaska judges at all court levels.
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Defines malfeasance to include exercising legislative power, making this an impeachable offense for supreme court justices, court of appeals judges, and superior court judges.
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Requires impeachment proceedings to originate in the Alaska Senate with two-thirds approval, be tried by the House of Representatives with two-thirds vote required for conviction, and be presided over by a designated supreme court justice.
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Limits impeachment judgment to removal from office only, but specifies that the legislature's impeachment judgment is not subject to judicial review.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Judicial Impeachment
Crimes
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1/16/2024