Alaska 30th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee

HB 91 — An Act relating to fees for certain persons filing disclosure statements or other reports with the Alaska Public Offices Commission; relating to a tax on legislative lobbyists; and providing for an effective date.

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This bill died with 30th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The latest version of Bill HB 91 introduces new registration fees for individuals and entities filing reports with the Alaska Public Offices Commission. Specifically, it establishes an annual administrative fee of $100 for most filers, while candidates will pay a similar fee upon filing their campaign treasurer's information. Additionally, it updates the fee structure for lobbyists based on contract values, changing it from a simpler tiered fee system to one that reflects a broader range of contract values. These changes are significant because they aim to enhance transparency and accountability for those involved in public office, ensuring that individuals and organizations comply with reporting requirements.

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91(STA) 01 "An Act relating to fees for certain persons filing disclosure statements or other reports 02 with the Alaska Public Offices Commission;
91(FIN) 01 "An Act relating to fees for certain persons filing disclosure statements or other reports 02 with the Alaska Public Offices Commission;
For each lobbying contract, a lobbyist shall pay a fee of 02 (1) $350 for a contract with a value of less than $30,000;
For each lobbying contract, a lobbyist shall pay a fee of 02 (1) $150 for a contract with a value of less than $10,000;
03 (2) $650 for a contract with a value of between $30,000 and 04 $60,000;
03 (2) $350 for a contract with a value of at least $10,000 but less than 04 $25,000;
and 05 (3) $850 for a contract with a value of more than $60,000.
05 (3) $650 for a contract with a value of at least $25,000 but less than 06 $45,000;
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and 07 (4) $850 for a contract with a value of $45,000 or more.
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A person required to report 08 under this chapter shall pay an administrative registration fee of $50 to the Alaska 09 Public Offices Commission each year in which a report is due.
A person required to report 10 under this chapter shall pay an administrative registration fee of $50 to the Alaska 11 Public Offices Commission each year in which a report is due.
The person shall pay 10 the fee in the manner and by the method specified by the Alaska Public Offices 11 Commission.
The person shall pay 12 the fee in the manner and by the method specified by the Alaska Public Offices 13 Commission.
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A person required to file a 14 disclosure statement under AS 24.60.200 who fails to file a properly completed report 15 under AS 24.60.200 or who fails to pay the administrative registration fee levied 16 under AS 24.60.238 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10 a day for each 17 day the delinquency continues as the Alaska Public Offices Commission determines, 18 subject to appeal to the superior court.
A person required to file a 16 disclosure statement under AS 24.60.200 who fails to file a properly completed report 17 under AS 24.60.200 or who fails to pay the administrative registration fee levied 18 under AS 24.60.238 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10 a day for each 19 day the delinquency continues as the Alaska Public Offices Commission determines, 20 subject to appeal to the superior court.
An affidavit stating facts in mitigation may be 19 submitted to the Alaska Public Offices Commission by the person against whom the 20 civil penalty is assessed.
An affidavit stating facts in mitigation may be 21 submitted to the Alaska Public Offices Commission by the person against whom the 22 civil penalty is assessed.
However, the imposition of the penalties prescribed in this 21 section does not excuse the person from filing reports required by AS 24.60.200 or 22 paying the administrative registration fee levied under AS 24.60.238.
However, the imposition of the penalties prescribed in this 23 section does not excuse the person from filing reports required by AS 24.60.200 or 24 paying the administrative registration fee levied under AS 24.60.238.
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24 (90) fees collected by the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
26 (90) fees collected by the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
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Except as otherwise 27 provided in this section, a public official or former public official required to file a 28 report under AS 39.50.020 shall pay the commission an annual administrative 29 registration fee of $50 each year in which a report is due.
Except as otherwise 29 provided in this section, a public official or former public official required to file a 30 report under AS 39.50.020 shall pay the commission an annual administrative 31 registration fee of $50 each year in which a report is due.
The public official or former 30 public official shall pay the fee in the manner and by the method specified by the 31 commission.
The public official or former public official shall pay the fee in the manner and by the method specified by the 02 commission.
This section does not apply to a public official or former public official who, as a municipal officer for a municipality with a population of less than 15,000, is 02 required to file a report under AS 39.50.020.
This section does not apply to a public official or former public official 03 who, as a municipal officer for a municipality with a population of less than 15,000, is 04 required to file a report under AS 39.50.020.
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A 05 person who fails to file a properly completed and certified report within the time 06 required by this chapter or who fails to pay the administrative registration fee 07 levied under AS 39.50.132 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10 a day for 08 each day the delinquency continues as the commission determines subject to appeal to 09 the superior court.
A 07 person who fails to file a properly completed and certified report within the time 08 required by this chapter or who fails to pay the administrative registration fee 09 levied under AS 39.50.132 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10 a day for 10 each day the delinquency continues as the commission determines subject to appeal to 11 the superior court.
An affidavit stating facts in mitigation may be submitted to the 10 commission by a person against whom a civil penalty is assessed.
An affidavit stating facts in mitigation may be submitted to the 12 commission by a person against whom a civil penalty is assessed.
However, the 11 imposition of the penalties prescribed in this section or in AS 39.50.060 - 39.50.130 12 does not excuse that person from filing reports required by this chapter or from 13 paying the administrative registration fee levied under AS 39.50.132.
However, the 13 imposition of the penalties prescribed in this section or in AS 39.50.060 - 39.50.130 14 does not excuse that person from filing reports required by this chapter or from 15 paying the administrative registration fee levied under AS 39.50.132.
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This Act takes effect January 1, 2018.
This Act takes effect January 1, 2019.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules

  2. Fiscal Note 3: (Administration)

  3. FIN Amend: WILSON, KAWASAKI, PRUITT, TILTON

  4. FIN Do Pass: GARA, ORTIZ, GUTTENBERG, GRENN, SEATON, FOSTER

  5. FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 4AM

  6. Cosponsors added: GARA

  7. Fiscal Note 2: (Revenue)

  8. Fiscal Note 1: (Administration)

  9. STA No Recommendation: LEDOUX, BIRCH

  10. STA Do Pass: JOHNSON, WOOL, TUCK, KREISS-TOMKINS

  11. STA RPT CS(STA) NT 4DP 2NR

  12. Referred to State Affairs and Finance

  13. Read the first time - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • KITO · Primary
  • Gara · Cosponsor
  • Westlake · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (1)

  • KITO

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Gara
  • Westlake

Not signed on (62)

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Who sponsors HB 91?
HB 91 is sponsored by KITO, Gara, and Westlake.
What is the current status of HB 91?
This bill died with 30th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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