Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-05-03 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1069 HB 253 HOUSE BILL NO. 253 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1070 "An Act relating to the withdrawal of a candidate from a judicial retention election and the removal of such a candidate's name from the general election ballot; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor The Governor's transmittal letter dated May 2, 2007, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to judicial retention election candidates. The state elections code currently does not contain a process for a candidate for judicial retention to withdraw from candidacy. This bill would amend the state elections code to provide such a process. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor"