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AK SJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
1/22/2021
Primary Sponsor
William Wielechowski
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires fifty percent of the greater amount calculated above to be transferred annually for dividend payments to state residents as provided by law
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Allows remainder of calculated amounts to be appropriated to the general fund for state government costs and expenses
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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