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AK SJR10

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Begich

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Origin

Senate

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Alaska Constitution Article IX, Section 15 to change how permanent fund principal can be invested by replacing restrictive language with "investments made according to the prudent investor rule."

  • Establishes annual net income calculation for the permanent fund as of the last day of each fiscal year using generally accepted accounting principles.

  • Allocates income available for distribution (5% of fund market value, capped at actual net income) as follows: 40% for resident dividend payments, 40% to general fund, and up to 20% to fund principal to offset inflation.

  • Makes transfers for dividend payments and general fund deposits automatic, without requiring legislative appropriation.

  • Requires the proposed amendments be submitted to Alaska voters at the next general election for approval.

Legislative Description

Const Am: Permanent Fund; Pomv; Dividend;

Investments

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

1/16/2018

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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