The Alaska House of Representatives is the lower house in the Alaska Legislature, the state legislature of the US state of Alaska. The House is composed of 40 members, each of whom represents a district of about 15,673 people (2000 figures). Members serve two-year terms without term limits. With 40 Representatives, the Alaskan House is the smallest state legislative lower house in the United States.
The House convenes at the State Capitol in June...
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The Alaska House of Representatives is the lower house in the Alaska Legislature, the state legislature of the US state of Alaska. The House is composed of 40 members, each of whom represents a district of about 15,673 people (2000 figures). Members serve two-year terms without term limits. With 40 Representatives, the Alaskan House is the smallest state legislative lower house in the United States.
The House convenes at the State Capitol in Juneau.
Note: Two Republicans do not caucus with the Republican majority. Four Democrats caucus with the majority.
The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives. The Speaker is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the full House through the passage of a House Resolution. In addition to presiding over the body, the Speaker is also the chief leadership position, and controls the flow of legislation and committee assignments. Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected...
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