Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the appointment of state judges by the governor.
SJR 13 proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify how Alaska's governor appoints state judges. It would revise the existing process so the governor appoints a judge from candidates nominated by the judicial council (removing outdated language about "two or more persons"). The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election before taking effect. This directly affects the governor, the judicial council, and the process for filling vacancies on Alaska's supreme and superior courts.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Feb 28, 2025
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