Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-04-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3288 HJR 56 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 56 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska prohibiting certain initiatives relating to wildlife, was read the second time. Senator Phillips offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "prohibiting" Insert "regarding" Page 1, lines 4 - 11: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. Article XI, sec. 6, Constitution of the State of Alaska, is amended to read: Section 6. Enactment. If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition favor its adoption, the initiated measure is enacted, except that an initiated measure not otherwise prohibited by Section 7 of this article that relates to the taking or transportation of wildlife or to seasons or methods for the taking of wildlife is enacted only if at least two-thirds of the votes cast on the proposition favor its adoption. If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition favor the rejection of an act referred, it is rejected. The lieutenant governor shall certify the election returns. 2000-04-19 Senate Journal Page 3289 HJR 56 An initiated law becomes effective ninety days after certification, is not subject to veto, and may not be repealed by the legislature within two years of its effective date. It may be amended at any time. An act rejected by referendum is void thirty days after certification. Additional procedures for the initiative and referendum may be prescribed by law." President Pearce lifted the call.