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AK HJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
2/18/2021
Primary Sponsor
Rules
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AI Summary
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Modifies Alaska's constitutional appropriation limit to base it on the average of appropriations from the previous three fiscal years instead of a fixed $2.5 billion amount, with increases tied to population or inflation changes, whichever is greater.
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Removes the requirement that at least one-third of appropriations be reserved for capital projects and eliminates the voter approval process for capital project appropriations exceeding the limit.
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Deletes language excluding revenues from public enterprises or public corporations that issue revenue bonds from the appropriation limit calculation.
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Repeals provisions of the budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c) and (d)) that governed repayment requirements, with repayment obligations eliminated through fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
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Applies the 2022 amendment limiting appropriation increases to appropriations made for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and thereafter; requires voter approval at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Const. Am: Approp Limit; Budget Reserve
Permanent Fund
Last Action
FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION BILL
10/4/2021