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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