AK HB160

Changes the contract deadline from April 1 to June 1 for the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to contract with a qualified trade association for destination tourism marketing campaigns.

Sets a $12,000,000 cap on state money used for marketing campaign costs and requires the qualified trade association to provide matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of state money.

Restructures the marketing campaign governing group to nine members consisting of three cruise line representatives selected by the governor for three-year terms, plus one member from each of the four judicial districts and two public members selected by the trade association, with specific requirements for small and large business representation.

Prohibits qualified trade associations from using contract funds to lobby municipalities or the state, and prohibits them from paying persons to lobby the legislature regarding contract funding.

Allows one-time contract amendments if the trade association pays an additional amount up to $1,500,000, with the state matching three times that amount, up to a $6,000,000 increase in the contract total.