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AK HJR301

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

8/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Kaufman

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Removes the exception for revenues of public enterprises or public corporations that issue revenue bonds from the appropriation limit calculation.

  • 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.

  • Adds Article XV, Section 30 to specify that the 2022 amendments apply to appropriations made for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and thereafter.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means8/16/2021

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