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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 :                                      
                                                                               
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   "* 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.      

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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not subject to veto, and may not be repealed by the legislature                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.