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AK SB246

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Wilson

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows candidates to use unused campaign contributions to establish and fund a legal fund for paying attorney fees and costs in election contests under AS 24.60.111
  • Permits legislators to solicit and accept contributions to legal funds at any time, notwithstanding campaign finance restrictions under AS 15.13
  • Exempts contributions to legislator legal funds from gift restrictions and contribution limits under AS 24.60.031 and 24.60.080, subject to Alaska Public Offices Commission regulations
  • Requires the Alaska Public Offices Commission to adopt regulations governing fund establishment, allowable uses, surplus money disposition, and disclosure of contributions and expenditures
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Legislators Legal Fund

Funds

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/19/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/19/2024

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