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News from the Alaska State Legislature, the Office of Senator Stevens
For Immediate Release: February 03, 2021

Remote Work Resolution First Legislation to Pass in 32nd Legislature

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JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate today unanimously approved a resolution allowing legislators to vote remotely if voting can no longer safely take place in the Capitol.

“While the Legislature continues to convene here in the Capitol, this resolution ensures that the people’s business will not be delayed, regardless of how this pandemic develops or in the event of other natural disasters,” said Senate President Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna. “We’re here to get the people’s work done and resolve the big issues facing Alaskans – come hell or high water.”

“We hope we don’t need to utilize this,” said Senator Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, the resolution’s sponsor. “But it makes sense to give the Legislature the maximum flexibility to serve our constituents.” 

Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 would suspend the Legislature’s uniform rules, which requires a two-thirds vote of the full membership of each house. It passed the Senate by a vote of 19-0 and is now on its way to the Alaska House of Representatives for consideration.

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Media Contact:

Daniel McDonald

Alaska Senate Majority

Daniel.McDonald@akleg.gov

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