An Act relating to the Compact for a Balanced Budget.
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SB 102 — An Act relating to the Compact for a Balanced Budget.
Last action — (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 32nd Legislature (2021-2022). 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
- SB 102 View text Current pdf
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The bill amends existing law to formalize the state's agreement to the Compact for a Balanced Budget.
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AS 44.99.610
The terms and provisions of the compact referred to in AS 44.99.600 are as follows:
This establishes the introductory clause for the Compact for a Balanced Budget within state law.
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AS 44.99.610
"COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET"→ COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGETThis updates the title of the Compact for clarity.
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AS 44.99.610
ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF POLICY, PURPOSE AND INTENT Whereas, every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact intends to ensure that their respective Legislature's use of the power to originate a Balanced Budget Amendment under Article V of the Constitution of the United States will be exercised conveniently and with reasonable certainty as to the consequences thereof. Now, therefore, in consideration of their expressed mutual promises and obligations, be it enacted by every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact, and resolved by each of their respective Legislatures, as the case may be, to exercise herewith all of their respective powers as set forth herein notwithstanding any law to the contrary.
This introduces a declaration of policy and purpose signaling the intent behind the Compact.
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ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 1. "Compact" means this "Compact for a Balanced Budget."
This section establishes key definitions crucial for interpreting the Compact.
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Section 2. "Convention" means the convention for proposing amendments organized by this Compact under Article V of the Constitution of the United States...
This defines the term 'Convention' as it relates to the Compact.
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AS 44.99.610
Section 8. Member State means a State that has enacted, adopted and agreed to be bound to this Compact.
This clarifies what constitutes a 'Member State' within the Compact.
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Section 9. Compact Notice Recipients means the Archivist of the United States...
This section lists the parties entitled to receive notices under the Compact.
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Section 10. Notice. All notices required by this Compact shall be sent by U.S. Certified Mail...
This establishes the protocol for delivering notices required by the Compact.
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Section 11. "Balanced Budget Amendment" means the following:...
This section defines what is meant by the 'Balanced Budget Amendment' in the context of the Compact.
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Section 12. Outstanding debt shall not exceed authorized debt...
This provides specific guidelines on managing government debt as part of the Compact.
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Section 13. Whenever the outstanding debt exceeds 98 percent of the debt limit...
This sets a framework for managing governmental expenditure and debt control.
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Section 14. No bill that provides for a new or increased general revenue tax shall become law unless...
This adds a legislative requirement for tax bills under the Compact.
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Section 15. For purposes of this article, "debt" means any obligation backed by the full faith and credit of the government...
This specifies the definitions of 'debt' and related financial terms relevant to the Compact.
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Section 16. This article is immediately operative upon ratification...
This declares the immediate enforceability of the Compact upon ratification.
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ARTICLE III COMPACT MEMBERSHIP AND WITHDRAWAL Section 1. This Compact governs each Member State to the fullest extent permitted by their respective constitutions...
This outlines the governance and withdrawal process for Member States in the Compact.
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Section 4. When fewer than three-fourths of the States are Member States...
This specifies the conditions under which a Member State may withdraw from the Compact.
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ARTICLE IV COMPACT COMMISSION AND COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR Section 1. Nature of the Compact Commission...
This establishes the Compact Commission and outlines its roles and responsibilities.
Action History
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(S) REFERRED TO FINANCE
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(S) FN1: ZERO(GOV)
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(S) NR: COSTELLO, KAWASAKI, HOLLAND, REINBOLD
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(S) DP: SHOWER
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(S) STA RPT 1DP 4NR
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(S) Minutes (SSTA)
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(S) Moved SB 102 Out of Committee
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(S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
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(S) Minutes (SSTA)
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(S) Heard & Held
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(S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
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(S) STA, FIN
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(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
Sponsors
- Shelley Hughes · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (64)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 102?
- SB 102 is sponsored by Shelley Hughes (R).
- What is the current status of SB 102?
- This bill died with 32nd Legislature (2021-2022). 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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