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AK SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

William Wielechowski

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Origin

Senate

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires the permanent fund dividend to be calculated using the same method as calendar year 2013, with legislature retaining authority to provide larger dividends.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2016
State Affairs1/21/2015

Full Bill Text

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