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AK HJR403

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Grier Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates new Article IX, Section 18 establishing that the unrestricted general fund surplus shall be determined annually as provided by law.

  • Requires 50 percent of the unrestricted general fund surplus to be transferred each year for dividend payments to eligible Alaska residents.

  • Directs the remaining 50 percent of the unrestricted general fund surplus to the budget reserve fund after the dividend transfer.

  • Repeals Article IX, Section 17(d) of the Alaska Constitution, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and thereafter.

  • Submits the proposed amendments to voters at the next general election in compliance with Alaska election law.

Legislative Description

Const. Am: General Fund Surplus

Public Finance

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

10/12/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs10/12/2021

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