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AK SJR3
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Amends Article IX, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution to revise the appropriation limit methodology by replacing a fixed dollar amount with a percentage of average personal income calculated over five fiscal years, with a maximum of 14.5 percent or a lower percentage established by law.
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Excludes compensation for state and local government employees and permanent fund dividend distributions from personal income calculations used to determine the appropriation limit.
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Allows the legislature to appropriate additional amounts for capital improvements with a two-thirds vote of each house, provided total appropriations do not exceed 14.5 percent of the calculated average personal income.
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Changes "corporate revenues" to "corporate receipts" for public enterprise and public corporation funds that issue revenue bonds.
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Applies the amendment to appropriations made for fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and thereafter, and requires voter approval at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Const. Am: Approp Limit
Permanent Fund
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1/18/2023