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AK HJR31

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Places the proposed constitutional amendments before voters at the next general election for ratification

Legislative Description

Const. Am/corporations & Rights

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Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

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