Alaska State Senate
| Alaska State Senate | |
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| General Information | |
| Party control: | Republican |
| Session start:[1] | January 19, 2021 |
| Session end:[1] | May 19, 2021 |
| Term length: | 4 years |
| Term limits: | None |
| Redistricting: | Commission |
| Salary: | $50,400/year + per diem |
| Members | |
| Total: | 20 |
| Democrats: | 7 |
| Republicans: | 13 |
| Other: | 0 |
| Vacancies: | 0 |
| Leadership | |
| President: | Peter Micciche (R) |
| Maj. Leader: | Shelley Hughes (R) |
| Min. Leader: | Tom Begich (D) |
| Elections | |
| Last election: | November 3, 2020 |
| Next election: | November 8, 2022 |
The Alaska State Senate is the upper chamber of the Alaska State Legislature. Alongside the Alaska House of Representatives, it forms the legislative branch of the Alaska state government and works alongside the governor of Alaska to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Alaska State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
The Alaska State Senate meets in the state capitol building in Juneau, Alaska.
This page contains the following information on the Alaska State Senate.
- Which party controls the chamber
- The chamber's current membership
- Partisan control of the chamber over time
- Elections in the chamber and how vacancies are filled
- A district map
- How redistricting works in the state
- Legislation currently under consideration
- Legislative session dates
- Legislative procedures, such as veto overrides and the state budget process
- A list of committees
Contents
- 1 Party control
- 2 Members
- 3 Historical party control
- 4 Elections
- 5 District map
- 6 Redistricting
- 7 Sessions
- 8 Legislative roles and procedures
- 9 Committees
- 10 Constitutional amendments
- 11 See also
- 12 Footnotes
Party control
Current partisan control
The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the Alaska State Senate as of July 2021:
| Party | As of July 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | |
Members
Leadership
The Senate president is the presiding officer of the Senate.[2]
Current leadership and members
- Senate president: Peter Micciche (R)
- Majority leader: Shelley Hughes (R)
- Minority leader: Tom Begich (D)
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $50,400/year | $287/day |
Swearing in dates
The terms of Alaska legislators begin on the second Monday in January following a presidential election year and on the third Tuesday in January following a gubernatorial election year.[3]
Membership qualifications
Article II, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitution states: A member of the legislature shall be a qualified voter who has been a resident of Alaska for at least three years and of the district from which elected for at least one year, immediately preceding his filing for office. A senator shall be at least twenty-five years of age.
Historical party control
Of the 32 Alaska State Senate elections held between 1958 and 2020, 18 left the Democrats and Republicans within four seats of each other. However, control of the chamber was not always determined by the partisan split. For example, from 2007 to 2012, a bipartisan coalition comprised mostly of Democrats controlled the chamber even though either Republicans had the numerical majority or the chamber was split 10-10. Only in the elections after 2012 did Republicans begin holding both numerical and governing majorities. The table below shows the partisan history of the Alaska State Senate following every general election from 1992 to 2020. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.
Alaska State Senate Party Control: 1992-2020
| Year | '92 | '94 | '96 | '98 | '00 | '02 | '04 | '06 | '08 | '10 | '12 | '14 | '16 | '18 | '20 |
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| Democrats | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9* | 10* | 10* | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Republicans | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*Chamber controlled by bipartisan governing coalition
From 1992 to 2020, Republicans had numerical majorities in the Alaska Senate after all but two elections that split the chamber 10-10, but they did not necessarily control the chamber whenever they had a numerical majority. Going into the 1990s, Democrats had not held a numerical majority since the 1980 elections. Republicans continued to maintain majorities, with their high point being a 15-5 advantage following the 1998 elections. Their control weakened after that as they saw their majority reduce to 11-9 after the 2006 elections. It was in the aftermath of that election that Republican Lyda Green assembled a bipartisan coalition that included all nine Senate Democrats and six Republicans. The coalition elected Green as president. She did not run for re-election in 2008, in which year the chamber reached a 10-10 split. However, the bipartisan group maintained control of the chamber, sometimes working against the priorities of Republican Gov. Sean Parnell.[4]
In 2012, Republicans retook control of the Alaska Senate with a 13-7 majority, effectively ending the bipartisan group that Green had established. Although some rural Democrats joined with the new Republican majority, they did not have the same influence over the agenda that Democrats previously had.[5] Republicans expanded their majority in 2014 and 2016 by winning a 14-6 majority, just one seat away from their 1998 high point. In 2018, Democrats regained control of one seat, and the partisan breakdown remained at 13-7 following the 2020 election.[6]
Trifecta history
A state government trifecta is a term that describes single party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2020, Alaska was under the following types of trifecta control:
- Democratic trifecta: None
- Republican trifecta: 2003-2006, 2013-2014
- Divided government: 1992-2002, 2007-2012, 2015-2020
Alaska Party Control: 1992-2021
No Democratic trifectas • Six years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
Elections
Elections by year
Alaska state senators serve staggered, four-year terms and half of the Senate is up for election every two years. Alaska holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2022
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2022
Elections for the Alaska State Senate will take place in 2022. The general election is on November 8, 2022.
2020
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Alaska State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 18, 2020. The filing deadline was June 1, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, there was no change in the partisan balance of the Alaska State Senate.
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | 13 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
2018
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2018
Elections for the Alaska State Senate took place in 2018. A hybrid primary election took place on August 21, 2018.[7] The general election was held on November 6, 2018.[8] The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2018. The deadline for independent and minor party candidates to submit signatures was August 21, 2018.[9]
In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Alaska State Senate decreased from 14-6 to 13-7.
| Alaska State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 6 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 13 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
2016
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Alaska State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. A total of 10 seats out of the 20 seats in the Alaska State Senate were up for election in 2016. No changes occurred to the partisan balance of the chamber.
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 6 | 6 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 14 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
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2014
Elections for the Alaska State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 13-7 majority. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 14-6 majority.
2012
Elections for the office of Alaska State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on August 28, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2012. Ordinarily, half (10) of the senators would have been up for election in 2012, with the remaining half up for election in 2014 because senators serve staggered four-year terms. However in 2012, every senator except Dennis Egan (D) faced re-election due to changes resulting from state legislative redistricting. Senators normally scheduled for the 2014 election were elected to two-year terms in 2012, preserving Alaska's staggered Senate elections. Thus, a total of 19 seats were up for election in 2012.[10] Heading into the election, the Alaska State Senate was tied at 10-10. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 13-7 majority.
2010
Elections for the office of Alaska State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on August 24, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2010. State senate seats in all even-numbered districts excluding District 20 were on the ballot in 2010, in addition to the District 19 seat. Heading into the election, Alaska State Senate was tied at 10-10. The partisan balance did not change in the election.
During the 2010 election, the total value of contributions to the 29 Senate candidates was $1,227,692. The top 10 contributors were:[11]
2008
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 26, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $863,330. The top 10 contributors were:[12]
2006
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 22, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,560,798. The top 10 contributors were:[13]
2004
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 24, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,867,581. The top 10 contributors were:[14]
2002
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 27, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,196,193. The top 10 contributors were:[15]
2000
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 22, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,116,529. The top 10 contributors were:[16]
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Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Alaska State Legislature, the governor is responsible for selecting a replacement. The governor must select the replacement within 30 days after the vacancy happens. The governor cannot appoint a replacement if the vacancy happens before a new legislative session is scheduled to convene.[17]
See sources: Alaska Stat. §15.40.320
District map
- See also: Alaska state legislative districts
The state of Alaska has 20 state Senate districts. Each district elects one senator.
Use the interactive map below to find your district.
Redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Alaska
Because Alaska has only one congressional district, congressional redistricting is not necessary. A non-politician commission draws state legislative district lines. In place since 1998, Alaska's redistricting commission comprises five members. Two commissioners are appointed by the governor, one by the state Senate majority leader, one by the state House majority leader, and one by the chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court. State law mandates that commissioners "be chosen without regard to party affiliation." One commissioner must be selected from each of the state's judicial districts.[18]
The Alaska Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Furthermore, every state legislative district must contain a "relatively integrated socio-economic area." Each state legislative district is served by one state senator and two state representatives.[18]
2020
Upon completion of the 2020 census, Alaska will draft and enact new district maps. Redistricting authorities in Alaska have not established a timeline for the 2020 redistricting cycle.
2010
The Alaska Redistricting Board officially began the work of legislative redistricting with a public meeting on March 16, 2011.[19] On April 13, 2011, the preliminary redistricting maps for the Alaska State Legislature were released.[20] The Redistricting Board submitted the state’s redistricting plan to the Department of Justice on August 11, 2011, for pre-clearance as required under the Voting Rights Act.[21] The U.S. Department of Justice approved Alaska's legislative redistricting plan on October 11, 2011.[22] On December 28, 2012, the Alaska Supreme Court ordered the state's redistricting plan be redrawn for the 2014 elections, ruling that the Redistricting Board did not follow the process as instructed by the court.[23] On July 14, 2013, the Alaska Redistricting Board adopted its 2013 Proclamation Plan.[24][25]
Sessions
Legislation
The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the Alaska State Senate has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the Senate to the House and legislation that has already been approved by both chambers and signed by the governor. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated by BillTrack50.
Dates of legislative sessions in Alaska by year
2021
In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 19, 2021, and adjourn on May 19, 2021.
2020
In 2020, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 21, 2020, and adjourn on May 20, 2020.
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Several state legislatures had their sessions impacted as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. On March 29, 2020, the Alaska State Legislature suspended its session, effective immediately and continuing through May 18, 2020. The legislature adjourned on May 20, 2020.[26][27]
2019
In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 15, 2019, through May 14, 2019.
2018
In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 16, 2018, through May 13, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, click here.
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2017
In 2017, the legislature was in session from January 17, 2017, through May 17, 2017. The legislature held its first special session from May 18, 2017, to June 16, 2017. The legislature held its second special session from June 16, 2017, to July 15, 2017. The legislature held a one-day special session on July 27, 2017. The legislature began its fourth special session on October 23. It ended on November 21. 2016
In 2016, the legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18. Major issues in 2016Major issues in the 2016 legislative session included a $3.5 billion budget deficit, a possible state income tax, government cuts, and the formation of a ways and means committee.[28] 2015
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5. Major issues in 2015Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included the state budget. Decreasing oil prices created a multi-billion dollar shortfall, so legislators looked to find cuts and improved efficiencies.[29] 2014
In 2014, the legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20. Major issues in 2014Major issues in the 2014 legislative session included education, the state budget, high energy prices, and a natural gas pipeline.[30] 2013
In 2013, the legislature was in session from January 15 to April 14. Major issues in 2013Major issues during the 2013 legislative session included oil tax reform, state agency performance reviews, and a budget for fiscal year 2014.[31][32] 2012
In 2012, the legislature was in regular session from January 17 to April 15. It was in special session from April 15 to April 30.[33] Major issuesLegislators took up Governor Sean Parnell's (R) suggestion to decrease the oil tax in order to increase economic growth. They also considered a ban on texting while driving, education funding, the state's unfunded pension liability, and whether to extend the legislative session from 90 to 120 days.[34] 2011
In 2011, the legislature was in session from January 18 to April 17. Lawmakers remained in Juneau from April 18 to May 14 to resolve ongoing disagreements over the state's operating budget; the final compromise included money for a new in-state natural gas pipeline and a $20 million payout to the state's schools.[35] A second special session was held from June 27 to 28 to discuss reauthorization of the state's Coastal Management Program, which was set to expire June 30. Measures to reauthorize the program failed during the regular session.[36] The program ended on schedule after the House failed to pass a Senate proposal to save it.[37] 2010
In 2010, the legislature was in session from January 19th to April 18th. |
About legislative sessions in Alaska
The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.[38] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions, legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.
Section 8 of Article II of the Alaska Constitution contains provisions relating to the timing and length of sessions of the Alaska State Legislature, of which the Senate is a part. However, the provisions related to the convening date of the Legislature have been changed by law, and the provisions limiting the length of legislative sessions have been changed by the Alaska 90-Day Legislative Session Amendment. This amendment was passed in a 2006 ballot initiative, and it limits the regular sessions of the Legislature to ninety days.
Section 9 of Article II allows for special sessions to be called by the governor of Alaska or by a two-thirds vote of the legislators. Special sessions are limited to thirty days.
Legislative roles and procedures
Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includes veto overrides, the role of the legislature in the state budget, and procedures for filling membership vacancies.
Veto overrides
- See also: Veto overrides in state legislatures
State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in Alaska are listed below.
How many legislators are required to vote for an override? Two-thirds of members in a joint session.
| Two-thirds of all legislators in a joint session must vote to override a veto, which is 40 of the 60 members in both chambers of the Alaska State Legislature. Alaska is the only state that requires a two-thirds vote from its combined legislative chambers to override a veto. |
How can vetoes be overridden after the legislature has adjourned?
| According to Article II, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution, bills vetoed following the first year of the legislative session can be overridden during a special session or in the regular session the following year. Bills vetoed following the second regular session can only be overridden in a special session, which can be called by two-thirds of legislators.[39] |
Are there other special rules?
| If the governor vetoes a revenue or appropriation bill, a three-fourths vote by the legislature is required to override the veto, which is 45 of 60 legislators.[40] |
Authority: Article II, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution.
| "Upon receipt of a veto message during a regular session of the legislature, the legislature shall meet immediately in joint session and reconsider passage of the vetoed bill or item. Bills to raise revenue and appropriation bills or items, although vetoed, become law by affirmative vote of three-fourths of the membership of the legislature. Other vetoed bills become law by affirmative vote of two-thirds of the membership of the legislature." |
Role in state budget
- See also: Alaska state budget and finances
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The state operates on an annual budget cycle, with the fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:[41]
- Budget instructions are sent to state agencies in July.
- Agencies submit their budget requests to the governor in October.
- Agency budget hearings are held in September.
- The governor submits his or her proposed budget to the state legislature by December 15.
- The legislature adopts a budget by a simple majority in April.
The governor is required by statute to submit a balanced budget. Likewise, the legislature is required by statute to pass a balanced budget.[41]
Alaska is one of 44 states in which the governor has line item veto authority.[41]
Committees
Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.
- Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
- Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
- Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.
Ballotpedia covers standing and special committees in Alaska. The Alaska State Senate has 10 standing committees:
- Senate Community & Regional Affairs Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Health & Social Services Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Labor & Commerce Committee
- Senate Resources Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
Constitutional amendments
In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process for referring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states, initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are also many other types of statewide measures.
The methods in which the Alaska Constitution can be amended:
The Alaska Constitution can be amended in the following two ways:
- The state legislators may propose a constitutional amendment. If the amendment is approved by a two-thirds (66.67 percent) supermajority vote in each branch of the legislature, the amendment is placed on the next statewide general election ballot, where an affirmative vote from a simple majority of voters is needed for final approval.
- A constitutional convention can be called to review and suggest changes to the state's constitution, which must then be ratified by a public vote. State legislators can call for a constitutional convention at any time. Moreover, a statewide ballot question asking whether voters want a constitutional convention or not is automatically put on the ballot at the end of every decade in which a constitutional convention did not already take place.
Alaskans do not have the power to use a citizen initiative to amend the state's constitution. The power of initiative in Alaska is restricted to proposing state statutes.
Article 13 of the Alaska Constitution defines the methods to amend the state constitution in the following way:
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Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature. The lieutenant governor shall prepare a ballot title and proposition summarizing each proposed amendment, and shall place them on the ballot for the next general election. If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition favor the amendment, it shall be adopted. Unless otherwise provided in the amendment, it becomes effective thirty days after the certification of the election returns by the lieutenant governor. The legislature may call constitutional conventions at any time. If during any ten-year period a constitutional convention has not been held, the lieutenant governor shall place on the ballot for the next general election the question: "Shall there be a Constitutional Convention?" If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in the negative, the question need not be placed on the ballot until the end of the next ten-year period. If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in the affirmative, delegates to the convention shall be chosen at the next regular statewide election, unless the legislature provides for the election of the delegates at a special election.[42] |
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2021 measures:
Below is a list of measures that were referred to the 2021 ballot by the legislature.
- See also: 2021 ballot measures
Certified:
- The following measures were certified for the ballot.
No measures to list
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives, "Glossary of Legislative Terms," accessed February 8, 2021
- ↑ Office of Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer, "The Constitution of the State of Alaska, Article II § 3. Election and Terms," accessed February 8, 2021
- ↑ McClatchy DC, "Tea party goes after Alaska's bipartisan Senate coalition," July 9, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Commons, "Day 98: Or, Why I Miss the Bipartisan Working Group," April 26, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch News, "Alaska House will be run by coalition while Senate remains under Republican control," November 10, 2016
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed March 23, 2017
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Primary Election Information," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Candidate Filing Forms and Information," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "New legislative map forces early elections for senators," June 13, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska State Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2008 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2006 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2004 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2002 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2000 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Alaska Legal Resource Center, "Alaska Election Law," accessed February 8, 2021 (Statute 15.40.320)
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 All About Redistricting, "Alaska," accessed April 17, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch, "Alaska redistricting board gets to work, " March 16, 2011
- ↑ Alaska Dispatch, "Alaska redistricting plan offers 2 regional alternatives," April 13, 2011
- ↑ The Arctic Sounder, "Final Alaska redistricting plan goes to Justice Department," August 11, 2011
- ↑ Alaska Public Radio, "Redistricting Plan Approved by Justice Department," October 12, 2011
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "High court orders redistricting plan be redrawn," December 28, 2012
- ↑ alaskadispatch.com, "Alaska Redistricting Board adopts revised voting district map," July 14, 2013
- ↑ Alaska Redistricting Board, "2013 Proclamation Plan," July 14, 2013
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska Legislature approves $4.5 billion budget plus $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend, then departs Juneau," March 29, 2020
- ↑ Multistate, "2020 Legislative Session Dates," last updated May 20, 2020
- ↑ newsminer.com, "Alaska legislators begin what's shaping up to be long, tough session," January 20, 2016
- ↑ KTUU, "Alaska Legislature to get underway; budget a big issue," January 20, 2015
- ↑ www.newsminer.com/, "Alaska lawmakers prepare for first legislative session of 2014," accessed January 22, 2014
- ↑ juneauempire.com, "Oil taxes to top agenda for next Legislature," accessed April 22, 2015
- ↑ ktuu.com, "Alaska Legislative Session Adjourns," April 15, 2013
- ↑ ncsl.org, "2012 Legislative Session Calendar," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Lingering issues to test Legislature," January 16, 2012
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Operating budget agreement helps clear way to end of session," May 4, 2011
- ↑ ncsl.org, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "House votes down bill to save coastal management program," June 28, 2011
- ↑ Find Law, "Tenth Amendment - U.S. Constitution," accessed May 20, 2017
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Special Sessions," accessed June 28, 2017
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "The Veto Process," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 National Association of State Budget Officers, "Budget Processes in the States, Spring 2015," accessed February 5, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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