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AK HJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Deletes language excluding revenues from public enterprises or public corporations that issue revenue bonds from the appropriation limit calculation.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/24/2021
State Affairs2/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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