AK SB116

Allows voters to request voter registration by checking a box on permanent fund dividend application forms instead of completing a separate registration application.

Establishes a toll-free election offense hotline staffed during absentee voting, early voting, and 24 hours after polls open on election day to report voter misconduct and election violations.

Creates new ballot security requirements including chain-of-custody protocols for all ballots, accounting for each ballot before election certification, and mandatory audits if ballots are missing or tampering is suspected.

Designates intentional opening or tampering with sealed election ballots, certificates, or ballot packages without director authorization as unlawful interference with an election.

Requires the director to notify voters whose ballots are not counted due to voter disqualification, with explanations provided within 10-60 days depending on election type.