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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2024
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
Official Document
bill text
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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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