HB 95 Summary

• Allows any person to file a written complaint with the elections division alleging violation of election laws or rules within 30 days after an election or violation date, whichever is later.

• Requires the division to refer complaints involving campaign finance violations (AS 15.13) to the Alaska Public Offices Commission and may refer other complaints to the attorney general.

• Authorizes the attorney general to investigate election law violations through subpoenas, oaths, hearings, and written interrogatories, with investigation records kept confidential except when submitted to court or used as basis for agency action.

• Allows the attorney general to bring civil actions for injunctive relief and recover civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation if a person violates election laws, plus attorney fees and investigation costs if the state prevails.

• Defines key terms including "frivolous" complaints, "state agency" (excluding legislative and judicial branches), and "state employee" (excluding independent contractors and persons in state custody).