HB 227 Summary

• Prohibits legislators from controlling groups that solicit or accept contributions to influence election outcomes, or that make contributions or expenditures for electoral purposes.

• Restricts registered lobbyists from making contributions to legislative candidates or candidate-controlled groups during their registration period and for one year after initial registration or renewal.

• Allows registered lobbyists to contribute to legislative candidates in their own voting district, but requires them to report such contributions to the Alaska Public Offices Commission.

• Exempts representational lobbyists, as defined by commission regulations, from the contribution restrictions and reporting requirements.

• Clarifies that candidate-related groups include campaign committees, immediate family members, campaign treasurers, agents acting for candidates, and organizations operating under candidate authorization or control.