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AK HJR24

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Eastman

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Article II, Section 5 of the Alaska Constitution to replace "secretary of state" with "lieutenant governor" in the list of offices legislators may seek or hold without restriction.

  • Amends Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution to replace "secretary of state" with "lieutenant governor" in provisions governing department heads and their confirmation requirements.

  • Removes the secretary of state position from constitutional exceptions allowing legislators to hold other offices created or with increased salaries during their service.

  • Places the proposed constitutional amendments before Alaska voters at the next general election in accordance with Article XIII, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution.

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Lieutenant Governor

Elections

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/20/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/20/2024

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