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AK SJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Wielechowski
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AI Summary
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Establishes the earnings reserve account as a separate constitutional account within the Alaska Permanent Fund to hold fund income instead of depositing all income to the general fund.
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Requires annual computation of net income using generally accepted accounting principles, with income available for distribution calculated as 21 percent of the net income from the last five fiscal years.
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Mandates that 50 percent of calculated income available for distribution (or the account balance, whichever is less) be transferred annually for dividend payments to state residents.
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Requires the permanent fund dividend to be calculated using the same method as calendar year 2013, with legislature retaining authority to provide larger dividends.
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Submits the proposed constitutional amendments to voters at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Const Am: Guarantee Perm Fund Dividend
Public Finance
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
3/16/2016