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HCR 302

Authorizing the Senate and the House of Representatives to recess for a period of more than three days.

34th Legislature (2025-2026)

Allows both Alaska chambers in the Third Special Session to exceed the three-day recess limit through a concurrent resolution.

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Bill Summary · HCR 302

Overview

  • Bill: HCR 302 (House Concurrent Resolution 302)
  • Session: Alaska, Thirty-Fourth Legislature, Third Special Session
  • Introduced: June 20, 2026
  • Status: Passed the House on June 20, 2026; transmitted to the Senate
  • Short title: Authorizing the Senate and the House of Representatives to recess for a period of more than three days

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution seeks to authorize both chambers of the Alaska Legislature (the Senate and the House of Representatives) to recess for more than three days during the Third Special Session.
  • It is framed as a courtesy action to allow longer recesses beyond the standard three-day limit, which is otherwise governed by constitutional and procedural rules.

Key Provisions

  • Constitutional basis acknowledged: Article II, Section 10 of the Alaska Constitution generally prohibits adjournment or recesses longer than three days unless the other house concurs.
  • Procedural rule referenced: Rule 52 of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature states that adoption of a concurrent resolution by a majority vote of the full membership of each house constitutes concurrence.
  • Core action: The resolution explicitly authorizes both chambers to recess for more than three days during the Third Special Session, effectively suspending the standard three-day maximum for recesses in this session.
  • Legislative mechanism: Requires concurrence from both houses (as per constitutional and rule-based framework) to take effect, achieved via the concurrent resolution process.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Legislative bodies: Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Alaska.
  • Time management: The duration of recess periods during the Third Special Session, allowing for longer-than-usual breaks.
  • Procedural framework: Interaction between constitutional limits and legislative rules governing recesses and concurrence.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Timing: Effective specifically for the Third Special Session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature.
  • Process: Must be adopted by a majority vote of the full membership of each house (concurrence), consistent with Article II, Section 10 of the state Constitution and Rule 52 of the Uniform Rules.
  • Current status indicators: Passed the House on June 20, 2026 (Y40), then transmitted to the Senate the same day, pending Senate action.

Potential Impact

  • Increased scheduling flexibility: Allows both chambers to set longer recess periods during the specified special session, potentially aiding legislative logistics, conference committee work, or other session needs.
  • Constitutional compliance: Maintains adherence to constitutional and rule-based requirements through the concurrence mechanism.
  • Legislative pacing: Could affect timelines for bill consideration, hearings, and adjournment-related processes within the Third Special Session.

Notes

  • No substantive policy changes or fiscal provisions are included in the text of HCR 302; the measure is procedural, aimed at altering recess duration limits for the current special session.
  • Final impact depends on Senate action and any subsequent amendments or stipulations adopted there.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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