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AK SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

William Wielechowski

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Alaska Constitution Article IX, Section 15 to retain all permanent fund income in the fund rather than depositing it to the general fund, unless otherwise provided by law

  • Establishes an annual calculation at fiscal year-end based on five percent of average market value of the fund over the preceding six fiscal years, or twenty-one percent of net income over the preceding five fiscal years

  • Requires fifty percent of the greater amount calculated above to be transferred annually for dividend payments to state residents as provided by law

  • Allows remainder of calculated amounts to be appropriated to the general fund for state government costs and expenses

  • Transfers the unencumbered balance of the earnings reserve account to permanent fund principal by June 30, 2023, with amendments effective for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 and thereafter; places amendments before voters at next general election

Legislative Description

Const Am: Guarantee Perm Fund Dividend

Public Finance

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance4/19/2021
State Affairs1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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