AK HB65

Changes the annual financial disclosure filing deadline from March 15 to May 15 for legislators, public officials, and certain candidates reporting to the Alaska Public Offices Commission.

Allows candidates for borough, city, or state office and municipal officers in municipalities under 15,000 population to submit financial disclosures on paper instead of electronically if they lack personal computers or broadband internet access.

Adds a process for individuals to request relief from disclosure requirements if the disclosure would violate state or federal law, professional rules, or reveal proprietary business information that would harm their competitive position.

Modifies penalties for incumbent legislative candidates who fail to file disclosure reports by the deadline, referencing the new deadline in AS 24.60.210 rather than the specific date of March 15.

Clarifies that municipal officers in municipalities with populations under 15,000 may submit financial disclosures either electronically or in typed/hand-printed format.