SB 9 — An Act establishing a violation for hindering the Alaska Sunset Commission; relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the duties of the legislature; relating to the legislative audit division and the legislative finance division; establishing the Alaska Sunset Commission to review and make recommendations on discontinuation of or changes to state entities; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Sunset Commission; and providing for an effective date.

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This bill establishes the Alaska Sunset Commission and creates penalties for hindering its operations, while also modifying existing legislative processes and duties.

• AS 11.56.845

  the legislative fiscal analyst, or a member or employee of the Alaska Sunset Commission → the legislative fiscal analyst, or a member or employee of the Alaska Sunset Commission

  Defines the act of hindering the Alaska Sunset Commission as a violation punishable by a fine.

• AS 24.08.060(b)

  bills introduced by the Alaska Sunset Commission shall be delivered with a letter of explanation to the rules committee of either house and bear the inscription "Rules Committee by Request of the Alaska Sunset Commission";

  Adds the requirement for bills introduced by the Alaska Sunset Commission to include a letter of explanation.

• AS 24.20.206

  review and prepare a report on recommendations made by the Alaska Sunset Commission established in AS 44.99.700, submit the report to the senate secretary and chief clerk of the house of representatives, and notify the legislature that the report is available;

  Assigns the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee the duty to review and report on the Alaska Sunset Commission's recommendations.

• AS 39.25.020(b)

  if the person has been convicted under AS 11.56.845.

  Prohibits the appointment of individuals convicted of hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee or the Alaska Sunset Commission.

• AS 39.25.080(b)

  whether a state employee has been dismissed or disciplined for a violation of AS 39.25.160(l) (interference or failure to cooperate with the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee or the Alaska Sunset Commission established in AS 44.99.700).

  Requires disclosure of dismissals or discipline of state employees for interfering with the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee or the Alaska Sunset Commission.

• AS 39.25.160(l)

  violation of this subsection constitutes just cause for dismissal or other appropriate disciplinary action.

  Establishes that failing to cooperate with the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee or Alaska Sunset Commission can lead to disciplinary action.

• AS 39.90.140(3)

  or any failure to cooperate with an audit or other matter within the authority of Legislative Budget and Audit Committee or the Alaska Sunset Commission established in AS 44.99.700;

  Defines interference with the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee or Alaska Sunset Commission as a matter of public concern.

• AS 40.25.220(2)

  the Alaska Railroad Corporation, → and the Alaska Sunset Commission established in AS 44.99.700;

  Includes the Alaska Sunset Commission as a public agency for transparency purposes.

• AS 44.99

  Article 7. Alaska Sunset Commission.

  Establishes a new section of law defining the Alaska Sunset Commission, its composition, powers, and duties.

Action History

1. March 14, 2023

   (S) Minutes (SSTA)

2. March 14, 2023

   (S) Heard & Held

3. March 14, 2023

   (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

4. January 18, 2023

   (S) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

5. January 18, 2023

   (S) STA, JUD, FIN

6. January 18, 2023

   (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

7. January 18, 2023

   (S) Prefile released 1/9/23

Sponsors

• Shelley Hughes · Primary

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