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AK HJR19
Joint Resolution
Status
4/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mia Costello
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AI Summary
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Amends Article V of the Alaska Constitution to change voter qualification language from "every citizen" to "only a citizen" of the United States may vote in state or local elections
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Adds explicit language in the disqualifications section stating "no person may vote who is not a citizen of the United States"
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Retains existing voter requirements: minimum age of 18, 30-day residency in election district, and registration residency requirements as prescribed by law
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Maintains current disqualifications for persons convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude (unless civil rights restored) and those judicially determined to be of unsound mind
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Proposed constitutional amendment would be placed before Alaska voters at the next general election for approval
Legislative Description
Const. Am: Citizen Voting
Rights
Last Action
COSPONSOR(S): KOPP
5/9/2025