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AK HJR23
Joint Resolution
Status
5/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Chris Tuck
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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