Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 2 I cosponsors

HB 37 — An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to the crime of unlawful interference with voting; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) COSPONSOR(S): ARMSTRONG

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends various sections of election law to streamline voter registration processes, facilitate voting in preferred languages, and modify voting eligibility rules within 30 days of an election.

  • AS 15.05.010

    BEFORE THE ELECTION

    Voter registration is no longer required to be completed before election day.

  • AS 15.07.060(a)

    FOR A MISDEMEANOR

    Removes the misdemeanor classification for false statements on voter registration applications.

  • AS 15.07.060

    The division shall provide an applicant the opportunity to designate... the language in which the applicant prefers to receive ballots and other election materials.

    Allows voters to receive ballots and election materials in their preferred languages.

  • AS 15.07.060(h)

    An applicant who requests registration within 30 days before an election... shall provide an affidavit... and a physical or electronic copy of identification.

    Establishes requirements for voter registration within 30 days prior to an election.

  • AS 15.07.070(c)

    PRECEDING AN ELECTION IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE

    Allows voters registering within 30 days of an election to vote using absentee or special ballot options.

  • AS 15.07.070(d)

    EXCEPT THAT A PERSON REGISTERING

    Removes restrictions on absentee voting for those who register close to election day.

  • AS 15.07.090(b)

    THE REREGISTRATION IS EFFECTIVE FOR

    Clarifies the voting rights of reregistering voters within 30 days of an election.

  • AS 15.07.090(c)

    THE

    Simplifies language regarding voter registration transfer requests.

  • AS 15.07.090(d)

    SHALL BE GRANTED THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN THE SAME MANNER AS THAT OF A QUESTIONED VOTER AND THE BALLOT SHALL BE TREATED IN THE SAME MANNER.

    Changes procedures for voters who cannot be found on the registration list.

  • AS 15.07.130(e)

    For purposes of (b) and (d) of this section, a voter 'appears to vote' if...

    Clarifies what it means for a voter to appear to vote under certain circumstances.

Action History

  1. (H) COSPONSOR(S): ARMSTRONG

  2. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  3. (H) Heard & Held

  4. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  5. (H) COSPONSOR(S): GALVIN

  6. (H) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

  7. (H) STA, JUD

  8. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  9. (H) Prefile released 1/13/23

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Not signed on (62)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 37?
HB 37 is sponsored by Armstrong, Alyse Galvin (N), and Calvin Schrage (N).
What is the current status of HB 37?
This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). 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.
Where can I track HB 37?
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