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AK SJR2

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Tom Begich

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Origin

Senate

31st Legislature

AI Summary

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

  • Removes requirement that all permanent fund income be deposited in the general fund unless otherwise provided by law.

  • Establishes annual net income computation as of the last day of the fiscal year, calculated as four percent of fiscal year-end market value but not to exceed actual net income.

  • Directs 50 percent of income available for distribution to dividend payments to Alaska residents and 50 percent to the general fund, both without requiring legislative appropriation.

  • Requires the proposed amendments to be placed before voters at the next general election in accordance with Alaska Constitution Article XIII, Section 1.

Legislative Description

Const Am: Permanent Fund; Pomv; Dividend;

Investments

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

3/20/2019

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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