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AK HJR23

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Chris Tuck

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Article IX, Section 15 of the Alaska Constitution to change permanent fund investment requirements from income-producing investments specifically designated by law to investments made according to the prudent investor rule.

  • Establishes that net income of the permanent fund shall be computed annually based on 5 percent of the fund's market value, not to exceed actual net income for the fiscal year.

  • Directs 33 percent of distributable income to be transferred for dividend payments to state residents, with the remaining income deposited in the general fund, both without requiring legislative appropriation.

  • Requires the legislature to provide annual dividend payments of not less than $1,250 per resident, with any shortfall to be covered by general fund appropriation.

  • Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to voters at the next general election.

Legislative Description

Const Am: Permanent Fund; Pomv; Dividend;

Investments

Last Action

BILL REPRINTED 3/12/18

3/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance5/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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