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AK SB4

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shower

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits legislators from using caucus votes to commit or bind other legislators to vote for or against bills, confirm appointments, override gubernatorial vetoes, or vote on other matters before a legislative body.

  • Allows caucus votes only on matters directly relating to selection of caucus officers or legislative body leaders.

  • Permits informal polls conducted outside of legislative body meetings to determine how another legislator may vote on a measure.

  • Requires the Legislative Ethics Committee to recommend expulsion from the legislature if it finds a violation of the binding vote restrictions and refers the matter to the appropriate house.

Legislative Description

Legislative Ethics: Binding Votes

Legislators

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/18/2023

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