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AK HCR2

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donna Mears

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Rule 34(b) of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature to modify procedures for voting abstention
  • Allows members to request abstention if they reasonably believe their vote would violate AS 24.60 (Legislative Ethics Act)
  • Permits members to make brief oral statements explaining abstention requests, including specific ethics provisions that support the request
  • Changes the approval requirement for abstention from unanimous consent to a majority vote of the membership
  • Maintains existing restrictions on members explaining votes, discussing questions during roll calls, or changing votes after results are announced

Legislative Description

Amend Uniform Rules: Abstain From Voting

Legislators

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

5/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules5/8/2023

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