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AK HB1

AK HB1
Repeal Ballot Measure 2 Voting Chgs


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2024

Introduced Session

33rd Legislature

Bill Summary

AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to elections."

AI Summary

This bill repeals Ballot Measure 2, which implemented ranked-choice voting in Alaska elections. The key provisions of the bill are: - Restoring party-based primary elections, where voters can only vote in the primary of the political party they are registered with, unless the party's bylaws allow other voters to participate. - Eliminating ranked-choice voting and returning to a traditional vote-for-one system in general elections. - Modifying the process for filling vacancies in federal and state offices, including reinstating special primary elections in some cases. - Updating various election-related deadlines, procedures, and requirements to align with the changes. The bill aims to undo the election system changes made by Ballot Measure 2 and return to a more traditional party-based primary and general election process in Alaska.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): TOMASZEWSKI (on 04/19/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/33?Root=HB1 01/09/2023
BillText https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/33/Bills/HB0001A.PDF 01/09/2023
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