Opponents of abortion would like to see the state’s constitution amended. And this year, they might have a once-in-a-decade chance to do that through a constitutional convention.
Opponents of abortion would like to see the state’s constitution amended. And this year, they might have a to do that through a constitutional convention — where elected delegates could propose changes to the state’s constitution.
Alaskans vote every 10 years on whether they want to hold a convention. They’ve said no almost every time. as a chance to address matters like abortion and the Permanent Fund Dividend. The PFD question is what most interests Nikiski Republican Rep. Ben Carpenter. He said he has mixed feelings about holding a convention, but it could be a good way to address the state’s long-held fiscal woes.Carpenter said he would like to see abortion outlawed, too.Even if Alaskans do vote in November to hold a constitutional convention, that vote would be the first step in a years-long process. The Legislature would have to decide on a process for electing delegates.
The Alaska Legislature could also pass a constitutional amendment without a convention, but that requires approval by two-thirds of both bodies as well as a general vote.
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