Twentyseven of these, having been ratified by the requisite number of states 38, since 1959, are part of the constitution. Union, and the constitution of the united states is the supreme law of the land. Legislators by district pdf legislator contact list pdf. Dunleavy unveils three constitutional amendments foundation of permanent fiscal plan for alaska constitutional amendments add three new sections to constitution that will protect alaskans from out of control government growth and future pfd thefts. Nebraska constitution wikisource, the free online library. List of amendments to the united states constitution. The first ten amendments were adopted and ratified. Because fish and wildlife were recognized as critically important to the fledgling state, the alaska department of fish and game was created as a cabinet level department run by a commissioner, who answers directly to the governor. The version of the constitution published by the alaska constitutional convention. Governor unveils constitutional amendments foundation of. Article five of the united states constitution details the twostep process for amending the nations frame of government. Amendments must be properly proposed and ratified before becoming operative. The alaska houses largelydemocratic majority is putting its state budget proposal on the back burner until it passes a plan asking alaskans to vote on putting the pfd in the constitution. Governor of alaska, the constitution of the state of alaska, accessed march 26, 2014 note.
This is a fairly small number of amendments, given the youth of the state and the general structure of our constitution. The alaska constitution pdf alaska constitutional convention files. The alaska permanent fund needs help from the constitution, but the legislatures current process doesnt appear likely to produce that result. The constitution of the state of alaska, ordinance 3, pertaining to fish traps, accessed march 26, 2014 office of the lt.
Includes a map of the alaska state constitution election districts, february 1956. The constitution of the state of wyoming was adopted in convention at cheyenne, wyoming on september 30, 1889 and ratified by the people of wyoming on november 5, 1889. Date topic for against constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot in alaska 110276 direct financial aid to students 54,636 64,211 082774 time of voting on constitutional amendments 56,017 20,403. Alaska state youth soccer association constitution article i. This is substantially fewer than in most state constitutions which average 115 amendments, due both to the short period the constitution has been in force and to its generalized construction. Constitution are referred to as the reconstruction amendments. The plan information listed here is for informational purposes only, and is not legally binding. Thirtythree amendments to the united states constitution have been proposed by the united states congress and sent to the states for ratification since the constitution was put into operation on march 4, 1789.
Includes an account of alaskas constitutional evolution, allowing for readers to see the progression of legislation in its historical context. We are your choice for a party vigorously dedicated to upholding the principles. Mar 31, 2019 this is a fairly small number of amendments, given the youth of the state and the general structure of our constitution. House seating chart senate seating chart legislative session calendar. The constitution consists of a preamble and 15 articles. An alienability restriction is a provision in an instrument of conveyance. The alaska supreme court rules that the rural residency preference violates the alaska constitution. In addition to the abovementioned amendments, removed from the text of the constitution, there appear to be other proposed amendments that may have failed of ratification. Includes an account of alaska s constitutional evolution, allowing for readers to see the progression of legislation in its historical context. Amendments to the council constitution affecting membership rights shall require a two thirds majority of the voting membership in accordance with roberts rules of order.
Amendments are basis for alaskas permanent fiscal plan. Amendments to the constitution andor bylaws become effective at the close of the annual general meeting at which they are adopted. State, we are not bound in expounding the alaska constitutions declaration of rights by the decisions of the. Alaska veto of bills amendment 1976 alaska permanent fund amendment 1976 1982. Amendments that are adopted are incorporated into the next version of the bill. Inherent rights this constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry. For purposes of the 19 2020 amendments to section 15 of article ix, the law in place january 1, 2019, is the. Pdf versions of the amendment may have slight variations from the journal entry. We the people of alaska, grateful to god and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land, in order to secure and transmit to succeeding generations our heritage of political, civil, and religious liberty within the union of states, do ordain and establish this constitution for the state of alaska. Dunleavy unveiled three constitutional amendments the foundation of a permanent fiscal plan for alaska. The alaska constitution the alaska constitution pdf alaska constitutional convention files the alaska state executive orders the alaska state administrative journal the alaska administrative code. Medicaid state plan alaska department of health and social. It is the policy of the state to encourage the settlement of its land and the development of its resources by making them available for maximum use consistent with the public interest.
How has the state supreme court interpreted its various provisions. The files on this web site are available in pdfformat only. Therefore, an examination of the constitution must begin with the constitutional convention of 19551956 and the dominant social, economic and political influences of that time. The constitution of the state of alaska this is findlaws hosted version of the alaska constitution. The following changes to operations will be in effect.
This is findlaws hosted version of the alaska constitution. Dunleavy unveils three constitutional amendments foundation. Article xv, constitution of the state of alaska, is amended by adding a new 17 section to read. State, we are not bound in expounding the alaska constitutions declaration of rights by. Constitution of the state of alaska article 08 natural resources section 8. A citizens guide is to help answer these questions. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do.
Each amendment addressed specific issues regarding southern slavery, citizenship, and suffrage. This book is about the origin and evolution of alaskas constitution. January 30, 2019 juneau, alaska this morning, in a video message to alaskans, governor michael j. List of amendments to the alaska constitution ballotpedia. Alaska commission on judicial qualifications amendment 1982 alaska authorization to issue veterans housing bonds amendment 1982 alaska limitation on state budget appropriations amendment 1982 1988. The alaska constitution is the basic governing document of alaska. Of the three, the 14th amendment is still applied in contemporary cases that violate the equal protection clause. Schools and institutions so established shall be free from sectarian control.
Dec 11, 2018 the alaska constitution, a citizens guide, fifth edition pdf, 252pgs the alaska constitution, wikipedia dunleavy is gearing up to consider some constitutional reforms, opinion by rich. Alaska house majority pushes pfd constitutional amendment. Medicaid state plan alaska department of health and. How the alaska constitution could protect the permanent fund. The alaska state constitution oxford commentaries on the. Use this page to navigate to all sections within the constitution of the state of alaska. As of 2006, there have been 28 amendments to the alaska constitution, which is substantially fewer than in most state constitutions. The office of lieutenant governor kevin meyer is announcing temporary changes to operations in response to covid19. Open meetings all meetings of the council are subject to the alaska open. Published by max maxfield secretary of state patricia obrien arp deputy. This process was designed to strike a balance between the excesses of constant. The directives of the constitution were included in statute by the legislature under alaska statute 16. As of 2006 there have been 28 amendments to the alaska constitution, as well as 12 which were rejected by voters. The houses of each legislature shall adopt uniform rule s of procedure.
Constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot in alaska h28 page 1 of 3 rev 12282016. With only 54 years of existence, the constitution of the state of alaska is in its developmental infancy compared to the constitutional history of the rest of the united states. Overview and history of subsistence management in alaska. Contact lists legislators by district pdf legislator. The alaska medicaid state plan is available on this web site. A resolution 1 proposing amendments to the constitution of.
Article 1 declaration of rights alaska constitution. Jul 11, 2018 notwithstanding article i, section 16, article iii, section 18, or article viii, section 1 or 4, of this constitution or any other provision of this constitution to the contrary, amendments to article viii of this constitution passed in 1992 shall be effective from and after january 1, 1992, and existing revenue laws and legislative acts passed. Alaska residence preference amendment 1988 alaska right to bear arms, measure 1 1994 alaska rights for crime victims, measure 2 1994 alaska marriage amendment, measure 2 1998 article ii. A resolution 1 proposing amendments to the constitution.
It was ratified in 1956 and took effect with alaskas admission as a state on january 3, 1959. Amendments and revisions limiting marriage alaska to be valid or recognized in this state, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman. Constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot in alaska. The alaska constitution, a citizens guide, fifth edition pdf, 252pgs the alaska constitution, wikipedia dunleavy is gearing up to consider some constitutional reforms, opinion by rich. The constitution of the state of hawaii initiative. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate november 18, 2019 compiled from the louisiana senate statutory database. Text of state constitutional amendments targeting samesex relationships lambda legal 112008 ii. This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Alaska lieutenant governor kevin meyer office of lt. Amending the constitution is not an easy thing to do statement of delegate taylor, acc minutes at 2517, and for good reason. How the alaska constitution could protect the permanent. A number of unspecified amendments, involving technical, stylistic, and incidental changes, were submitted for approval by the electorate under question 34.
And no matter a persons view on constitutional interpretation, theres no doubt that amendments to the constitution have changed the course of the american legal system. Alaska s constitution is a unique document that expresses traditional american ideals and political forms in a specific historical context. The journal should be considered the authoritative version. Alaska native claims settlement act amendments of 1987, pub.
As amended through calendar year 2019 table of contents preamble article i. Alaska veto of bills amendment 1976 alaska length of legislative sessions amendment 1984 alaska 90day legislative session, ballot measure 1 2006 article iii. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate. Amendments to the state plan, waivers, or demonstrations are considered to have direct affects on american indians or alaska natives aians, tribal health programs or ihs if the changes impact.
Amendment and revision of alaska constitution hcs for sjr27 fin am h 114,310 151,467. Mar, 2018 the alaska permanent fund needs help from the constitution, but the legislatures current process doesnt appear likely to produce that result. Constitution of the state of wyoming includes all amendments through november 12, 2008. In order to practice social distancing and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus covid19, our office located at 120 4 th street, juneau, 3 rd floor of the alaska state capitol is temporarily closed to the public. The rules were adopted by both houses sitting in joint session as one body in 1981. The alaska lieutenant governorsecretary of state amendment 1970 ballot question, approved by alaskan voters in 1970, amended section 711 and 15 of article iii, changing the name of the secretary of state to the lieutenant governor. The basic rights of alaskas citizens are established at the beginning of the alaska constitution. Idaho state constitution page 9 the declaration of independence page 67 the united states constitution. Alaska constitutional law is clear that greater rights can be protected under the alaska constitution than are recognized under the united states constitution. Text of state constitutional amendments and revisions.
Oxford commentaries on the state constitutions of the us. Subscribe to justias free newsletters featuring summaries of federal and state court opinions. The uniform rules are intended to permit the members to conduct and the public to follow the legislative process without confusion. The exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and worship. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Date topic for against constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot in alaska 110684 legislative annulment of administrative regulations 91,171 98,855. Beginning at a point on the western boundary of the state of missouri, where the thirtyseventh parallel of north latitude crosses the same. It discusses how the delegates to alaskas constitutional. Alaska the legislature shall by general law establish and maintain a system of public schools open to all children of the state, and may provide for other public educational institutions.
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