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AK HJR301
Joint Resolution
Status
8/16/2021
Primary Sponsor
James Kaufman
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AI Summary
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Amends Article IX, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution to revise the appropriation limit calculation from a fixed dollar amount ($2.5 billion) to a percentage-based formula not exceeding 14 percent of the average real gross domestic product for the five preceding fiscal years.
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Removes the exception for revenues of public enterprises or public corporations that issue revenue bonds from the appropriation limit calculation.
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Amends Article IX, Section 17(b) to tie budget reserve fund withdrawals to the new appropriation limit under Section 16 rather than the amount appropriated in the previous fiscal year.
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Adds Article XV, Section 30 to specify that the 2022 amendments apply to appropriations made for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and thereafter.
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Directs that the proposed constitutional amendments be placed before voters at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Const. Am: Approp Limit
Permanent Fund
Last Action
REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS
8/16/2021