AlaskaAlaska lawmakers could take longer recesses during special session
During Alaska's Second Special Session, each chamber would be allowed to take a recess lasting more than three days.
What it does
The Senate and House would each be allowed to recess for more than three days during the Second Special Session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska Legislature.
Argument forLonger recesses could give lawmakers more flexibility to schedule their work during the special session.
Argument againstA longer recess could leave less time for lawmakers to work during the special session and delay decisions.
More detail
The resolution would let each chamber recess for more than three days. This applies to the Senate and House of Representatives during the Second Special Session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska Legislature. The Alaska Constitution requires the other chamber to agree to a recess longer than three days. The permission would apply during that special session.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30(S) PERMANENTLY FILED 9/22 LEGIS RESOLVE 70Latest
- Jun 17(S) 12:15 P.M. 6/16/26 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- May 21(H) RECESS AUTHORIZATION
- Vote recorded (H) PASSED Y22 N18 #3020. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded (S) PASSED Y16 N- E4 #2914. Result: pass.Upper
- May 21(H) VERSION: SCR 201
- May 21(H) RETURN TO (S), TRANSMIT TO GOVERNOR NEXT
- May 21(H) PASSED Y22 N18Major
- May 21(H) READ THE FIRST TIME AND TAKEN UPMinor
- May 21(S) VERSION: SCR 201
- May 21(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)Passed 2nd Chamber
- May 21(S) PASSED Y16 N- E4Passed 1st Chamber
- May 21(S) BEFORE SENATE ON FINAL PASSAGE
- May 21(S) READ THE FIRST TIMEIntroduced
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