Governor Bill Walker is trying to force legislators to consider his appointments to boards, commissions and key administration posts.
This comes after Alaska’s Senate refused House requests to meet in joint session to consider confirmations.
Walker issued a proclamation Wednesday calling the Legislature into joint session Thursday. He cites two constitutional provisions as giving him authority to do so.
One allows a governor to convene the Legislature whenever he deems it in the public interest. The other cites the governor’s responsibility “for the faithful execution of the laws.”
Senate Rules Committee Chair Kevin Meyer says the Senate majority planned to meet to discuss the proclamation.
Senate Majority Leader Peter Micciche previously said delaying a confirmation session would allow lawmakers to focus on completing work on key legislation.
