Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 3 I cosponsors

HB 36 — An Act requiring the disclosure of the identity of certain persons, groups, and nongroup entities that expend money in support of or in opposition to an application filed for a state referendum or recall election; relating to political contributions; and providing for an effective date.

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    To Executive
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    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.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Bill 36 changes the requirement for political candidates to disclose the origin of their campaign contributions. Instead of stating that "more than 25 percent of the aggregate contributions" came from outside Alaska, candidates must now disclose if "a majority" of their contributions come from outside the state. This shift is significant because it increases transparency about the influence of outside money in local elections, potentially helping voters make more informed decisions about who they are voting for.

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I33-LS0220\B SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
33-LS0220\A HOUSE BILL NO.
36 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES SCHRAGE, Galvin, Himschoot Introduced:
36 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHRAGE Introduced:
State Affairs, Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act requiring the disclosure of the identity of certain persons, groups, and nongroup entities that expend money in support of or in opposition to an application filed for a state referendum or recall election;
Read First Time A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act requiring the disclosure of the identity of certain persons, groups, and nongroup entities that expend money in support of or in opposition to an application filed for a state referendum or recall election;
or HB0036b -1- SSHB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B (C) a recall application filed under AS 15.45.480 [AS WELL AS THOSE MADE TO INFLUENCE THE NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF A CANDIDATE].
or HB0036a -1- HB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A (C) a recall application filed under AS 15.45.480 [AS WELL AS THOSE MADE TO INFLUENCE THE NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF A CANDIDATE].
(b) Except as provided in (h) of this section, an[AN] individual may contribute not more than (1) $2,000 each campaign period [$500 PER YEAR] to a nongroup entity for the purpose of influencing the nomination or election of a candidate, to a SSHB 36 -2- HB0036b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B candidate, or to an individual who conducts a write-in campaign as a candidate [, OR TO A GROUP THAT IS NOT A POLITICAL PARTY];
(b) Except as provided in (h) of this section, an[AN] individual may contribute not more than (1) $2,000 each campaign period [$500 PER YEAR] to a nongroup entity for the purpose of influencing the nomination or election of a candidate, to a HB 36 -2- HB0036a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A candidate, or to an individual who conducts a write-in campaign as a candidate [, OR TO A GROUP THAT IS NOT A POLITICAL PARTY];
(i) Beginning in the first quarter of calendar year 2031 and every 10 years thereafter, the commission shall, by regulation, adjust the contribution limitations set HB0036b -3- SSHB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B out in this section by a percentage equal to the percentage of increase over the preceding 10-year period in all items of the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers for urban Alaska, rounded to the nearest $50 increment.
(i) Beginning in the first quarter of calendar year 2031 and every 10 years thereafter, the commission shall, by regulation, adjust the contribution limitations set HB0036a -3- HB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A out in this section by a percentage equal to the percentage of increase over the preceding 10-year period in all items of the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers for urban Alaska, rounded to the nearest $50 increment.
"More than 25 percent of the aggregate contributions to (candidate's name) came from outside the State of Alaska." In a broadcast, cable, satellite, Internet, or other digital communication, the statement must remain onscreen throughout the entirety of the communication.
"A majority of contributions to (candidate's name) came from outside the State of Alaska." In a broadcast, cable, satellite, Internet, or other digital communication, the statement must remain onscreen throughout the entirety of the communication.
"More than 25 percent of the aggregate contributions to (candidate's name) came from outside the State of Alaska." * Sec.
"A majority of contributions to (candidate's name) came from outside the State of Alaska." * Sec.
THEREAFTER, EACH GROUP SHALL] report within 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter on the contributions received and expenditures made during the preceding calendar quarter SSHB 36 -4- HB0036b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B until reports are due under (a) and (b) of this section.
THEREAFTER, EACH GROUP SHALL] report within 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter on the contributions received and expenditures made during the preceding calendar quarter HB 36 -4- HB0036a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A until reports are due under (a) and (b) of this section.
HB0036b -5- SSHB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B (ii) influencing a ballot proposition or question;
HB0036a -5- HB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A (ii) influencing a ballot proposition or question;
(7) "expenditure" (A) means a purchase or a transfer of money or anything of value, or promise or agreement to purchase or transfer money or anything of SSHB 36 -6- HB0036b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B value, incurred or made for the purpose of (i) influencing the nomination or election of a candidate or of any individual who files for nomination at a later date and becomes a candidate;
(7) "expenditure" (A) means a purchase or a transfer of money or anything of value, or promise or agreement to purchase or transfer money or anything of HB 36 -6- HB0036a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A value, incurred or made for the purpose of (i) influencing the nomination or election of a candidate or of any individual who files for nomination at a later date and becomes a candidate;
a group whose major purpose is to further the nomination, election, or candidacy of only one individual, or intends to expend more than 50 percent of its money on a single candidate, shall be considered to HB0036b -7- SSHB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B be controlled by that candidate and its actions done with the candidate's knowledge and consent unless, within 10 days from the date the candidate learns of the existence of the group the candidate files with the commission, on a form provided by the commission, an affidavit that the group is operating without the candidate's control;
a group whose major purpose is to further the nomination, election, or candidacy of only one individual, or intends to expend more than 50 percent of its money on a single candidate, shall be considered to HB0036a -7- HB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A be controlled by that candidate and its actions done with the candidate's knowledge and consent unless, within 10 days from the date the candidate learns of the existence of the group the candidate files with the commission, on a form provided by the commission, an affidavit that the group is operating without the candidate's control;
Sections 4 - 9, 11, and 16 of this Act take effect immediately under SSHB 36 -8- HB0036b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\B AS 01.10.070(c).
Sections 4 - 9, 11, and 16 of this Act take effect immediately under HB 36 -8- HB0036a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0220\A AS 01.10.070(c).
HB0036b -9- SSHB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0036a -9- HB 36 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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The bill modifies various aspects of political contribution and expenditure regulations in Alaska, including the identification of contributors, reporting requirements, and contribution limits.

  • AS 15.13.010(b)

    AS WELL AS THOSE MADE TO INFLUENCE THE NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF A CANDIDATE

    This change removes the mention of contributions related to candidate nominations or elections from the applicability provisions.

  • AS 15.13.050(a)

    WITH THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    This change eliminates the requirement to register expenditures made in support of initiatives with the lieutenant governor.

  • AS 15.13.065(c)

    A [A] group that is not a political party may contribute not more than

    This reformulates the contribution limitation language but retains the existing limits.

  • AS 15.13.070(b)

    $500 PER YEAR → $2,000 each campaign period

    This increases the limit on contributions to nongroup entities for influencing elections.

  • AS 15.13.070(c)

    $1,000 PER YEAR (1) → $4,000 each campaign period

    This increases the contribution limit for groups that are not political parties.

  • AS 15.13.070(f)

    $1,000 A YEAR → $4,000 each campaign period

    This increases the contribution limit for nongroup entities.

  • AS 15.13.070(g)

    $1,000 PER YEAR → $4,000 each campaign period

    This modifies the maximum contributions for individuals to campaigns for governor and lieutenant governor.

  • AS 15.13.070

    The contribution limits provided under (b)(1), (c)(2), and (f) of this section do not apply to an individual, group, or nongroup entity contributing to a group or nongroup entity that makes only independent expenditures.

    This creates an exemption from contribution limits for independent expenditures.

  • AS 15.13.070

    Beginning in the first quarter of calendar year 2031 and every 10 years thereafter, the commission shall, by regulation, adjust the contribution limitations...

    This mandates the adjustment of contribution limits every ten years based on the Consumer Price Index.

  • AS 15.13.110(e)

    GROUP FORMED TO SPONSOR A REFERENDUM OR A RECALL SHALL REPORT 30 DAYS AFTER ITS FIRST FILING WITH THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. → report within 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter on the contributions received and expenditures made during the preceding calendar quarter

    This changes the reporting timeline for referendum committees, enhancing frequency and oversight.

  • AS 15.13.110(i)

    IN THIS SUBSECTION, "CAMPAIGN PERIOD" MEANS THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON THE DATE THAT A CANDIDATE BECOMES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER AND ENDING ON THE DATE THAT A FINAL REPORT FOR THAT SAME CAMPAIGN MUST BE FILED.

    This removes the definition of 'campaign period' from restrictions on report formats.

  • AS 15.13.110

    A recall committee, person, group, or nongroup entity receiving contributions exceeding $500... shall file a report within 10 days...

    This creates a similar reporting obligation for recall committees as for referenda.

  • AS 15.13.400(4)

    WITH THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    This removes unnecessary language regarding the lieutenant governor from the definition of 'contribution.'

  • AS 15.13.400(7)

    means a purchase or a transfer of money or anything of value, or promise or agreement to purchase or transfer money or anything of value, incurred or made for the purpose of influencing a ballot proposition or question...

    This clarifies the definition of 'expenditure' to include various forms of support for ballot measures.

Action History

  1. (H) COSPONSOR(S): HIMSCHOOT

  2. (H) COSPONSOR(S): GALVIN

  3. (H) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

  4. (H) STA, JUD

  5. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  6. (H) SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE INTRODUCED

  7. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 36?
HB 36 is sponsored by Rebecca Himschoot (N), Alyse Galvin (N), and Calvin Schrage (N).
What is the current status of HB 36?
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.
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