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AK HJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
2/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Rules
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AI Summary
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Amends Article IX, Section 15 of the Alaska Constitution to establish that a portion of permanent fund income shall be transferred annually for dividend payments to state residents as specified by law as it existed on January 1, 2019.
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Requires voter approval for any future amendments to the permanent fund dividend program, including changes to dividend amounts and eligibility requirements, through a statewide election held more than 120 days after enactment.
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Repeals any amendments to the dividend payment program enacted between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2021, reverting to the law in place on January 1, 2019.
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Provides that permanent fund income not transferred for dividends shall be deposited in the general fund unless otherwise provided by law.
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Submits these constitutional amendments to Alaska voters at the next general election for approval.
Legislative Description
Const. Am.:permanent Fund & Dividend
Permanent Fund
Last Action
REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS
2/20/2019