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AK HB250

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCabe

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes regional school board member terms from staggered three-year terms to four-year terms, with initial board members' terms determined by lot.

  • Moves municipal and school board elections from October annually to the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, aligning with state election dates.

  • Extends terms of office from three years to four years for municipal mayors, municipal governing body members, and borough or city school board members.

  • Designates the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year as "Election Day," a legal holiday in Alaska.

  • Establishes a transition election on November 3, 2026, with all municipal mayors and board members' terms expiring by the Monday following certification of that election, and the new system taking effect November 3, 2026.

Legislative Description

Election Date; Election Holiday; Terms

School Districts

Last Action

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

1/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs1/16/2024

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