Bill seeks to prevent lawmakers from easily voting to financially benefit themselves

Rep. Jason Grenn, I-Anchorage, testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 27, 2017. Grenn testified on his sponsored HCR 1 and HB 44 which, if passed, would redefine when a legislator with a conflict of interest can and should abstain from voting. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)
When Alaska legislators or their immediate family members financially benefit from bills, the lawmakers declare they have a conflict of interest.
But as long as one other legislator objects, the pers