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AK HJR19

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mia Costello

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Adds explicit language in the disqualifications section stating "no person may vote who is not a citizen of the United States"

  • Retains existing voter requirements: minimum age of 18, 30-day residency in election district, and registration residency requirements as prescribed by law

  • Maintains current disqualifications for persons convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude (unless civil rights restored) and those judicially determined to be of unsound mind

  • Proposed constitutional amendment would be placed before Alaska voters at the next general election for approval

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Citizen Voting

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Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): KOPP

5/9/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/11/2025

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