Alaska § 15.45.195 - Public hearings.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 15.45.195 — Public hearings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.45.195. Public hearings.
(a) At least 30 days before the election at which an initiative is to appear on the ballot, the lieutenant governor or a designee of the lieutenant governor shall hold two or more public hearings concerning the initiative in each judicial district of the state. Each public hearing under this section shall include the written or oral testimony of one supporter and one opponent of the initiative.
(b) The lieutenant governor shall provide reasonable notice of each public hearing required under this section. The notice must include the date, time, and place of the hearing. The notice may be given using print or broadcast media. The lieutenant governor shall provide notice in a consistent fashion for all hearings required under this section.
(c) Penalties for a violation of this section may not include removal of an initiative from the ballot.
(d) If the lieutenant governor determines that it is technologically and economically feasible, the division shall provide a live audio and video broadcast of each hearing held under (a) of this section on the division's Internet website.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 15.45.195
What does Alaska Statutes § 15.45.195 cover?
Section 15.45.195 ("Public hearings.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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