Alaska Constitution Article XIII – Amendment and Revision

Alaska Constitution – Article XIII: Amendment and Revision

This article establishes how the Alaska Constitution can be changed, either through amendments or a complete revision. Here's a clear breakdown:

📘 Section-by-Section Summary:

Section 1: Amendments by the Legislature

The legislature can propose constitutional amendments.

A two-thirds (2/3) vote of each house is required.

Proposed amendments must be submitted to the voters for approval at a statewide election.

The amendment becomes law if approved by a majority of voters.

Section 2: Convention

Voters may decide whether to call a constitutional convention.

The question must appear on the ballot at least every 10 years.

If voters approve, delegates are elected and a convention is held to revise the constitution.

Any proposed changes from the convention must then be approved by the people in an election.

Section 3: Call by the Legislature

The legislature may also call for a constitutional convention at any time by two-thirds vote of each house.

The same process follows: election of delegates, convention, then public vote on proposed changes.

Section 4: Powers of Convention

A constitutional convention has the power to amend, revise, or completely rewrite the constitution.

Changes proposed must still be ratified by voters.

Section 5: Constitutional Amendments and Revisions Must Be Voter-Approved

Whether by legislative amendment or convention, no change to the constitution is valid without public approval.

🎯 Purpose of Article XIII:

To provide democratic and structured methods for updating Alaska's Constitution, while ensuring voter involvement at every critical step.

 

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