AK SB44

Removes the phrase "but not limited to" from AS 23.40.225, clarifying that religious exemptions from union membership apply specifically to union shop and agency shop provisions under the Public Employment Relations Act.

Allows employees with bona fide religious convictions to be exempted from union or employee association membership upon submission of proper proof to the labor relations agency.

Requires exempted employees to pay an amount equivalent to regular union dues, initiation fees, and assessments, with nonpayment subject to the same penalties as nonpayment of dues.

Changes charity contribution language in both the Public Employment Relations Act and Alaska Railroad Corporation Act to specify that the charity choice belongs to "the employee's" rather than "its" choice.

Applies the same religious exemption framework to Alaska Railroad Corporation employees under AS 42.40.880, with contributions to a charity of the employee's choice rather than the organization's choice.