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AK HJR31
Joint Resolution
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Fields
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AI Summary
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Amends Article I, Section 1 of the Alaska Constitution to specify that inherent rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, equal protection) belong to "natural persons" only, not corporations or other artificial entities
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Creates new Section 26 declaring that constitutional rights and privileges apply exclusively to natural persons; corporations, LLCs, and other artificial persons may exercise only powers prescribed by law
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Prohibits corporations, LLCs, and other artificial entities from making contributions or expenditures to influence state or local elections, with an exception for groups organized principally to influence elections
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Requires the legislature to enact sanctions and dissolution procedures for entities violating the election contribution ban during the first regular session following January 1, 2027
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Places the proposed constitutional amendments before voters at the next general election for ratification
Legislative Description
Const. Am/corporations & Rights
Rights
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
2/11/2026