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AK SB74

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not more than $303,797,585 for state infrastructure projects, subject to voter ratification.

  • Establishes the "2021 state infrastructure project fund" to receive bond sale proceeds and distribute $303.8 million across eight state departments and the University of Alaska for specific infrastructure projects.

  • Allocates funds by department: Education and Early Development ($41.9M), Transportation and Public Facilities ($145.2M), University of Alaska ($29.9M), Health and Social Services ($23.6M), Natural Resources ($24.7M), Labor and Workforce Development ($19.5M), Military and Veterans' Affairs ($14.0M), and Public Safety ($3.4M).

  • Authorizes $1.5 million from bond proceeds for the state bond committee to pay expenses incident to the bond sale and issuance.

  • Requires a statewide special election to be held 90-120 days after adjournment of the legislature for voters to approve the bond issuance; takes effect immediately.

Legislative Description

G.o. Bonds: State Infrastructure Projects

Education

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2021
Transportation2/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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