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AK HJR2

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hawker

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment limiting Alaska permanent fund appropriations to 4.5 percent of the average market value of the fund on June 30 for the first five of six immediately preceding fiscal years

  • Removes language requiring all permanent fund income to be deposited in the general fund unless otherwise provided by law

  • Transfers the unencumbered, unappropriated balance of the earnings reserve account to the Alaska permanent fund upon effective date of the 2016 amendment

  • New appropriation limit first applies to fiscal year 2018, with fiscal year 2017 remaining subject to prior permanent fund rules

  • Requires amendment to be placed before voters at the next general election

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Perm. Fund Per. Of Mrkt. Value

Public Finance

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

1/30/2015

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/21/2015

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