Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HB 4 — An Act relating to elections.

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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The latest version of House Bill 4 includes changes to campaign contribution regulations. Specifically, it now establishes stricter timelines for when individuals or groups can make contributions to candidates, prohibiting donations until 18 months before a general or special election. This aims to create a clearer framework for campaign financing, which can help reduce the influence of money in politics and promote transparency in election processes. Additionally, it modifies reporting requirements for nongroup entities, enhancing the details needed for contributions that exceed certain amounts, thereby increasing accountability.

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33-LS0094\U CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
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4(JUD) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Referred:
4 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES VANCE, Rauscher, McCabe, Tomaszewski, Carpenter Introduced:
Finance Sponsor(s):
1/19/23 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVES VANCE, Rauscher, McCabe, Tomaszewski, Carpenter A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to elections." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
State Affairs, Judiciary, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to elections." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
If [HOWEVER, THE ELECTION SUPERVISOR MAY APPOINT A QUALIFIED PERSON REGISTERED AS A MEMBER OF A THIRD POLITICAL PARTY OR POLITICAL GROUP OR AS A NONPARTISAN OR UNDECLARED VOTER IF] a party district committee or state party central committee of the party of which the governor is a member [OR GROUP WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS] or the party that received HB0004b -1- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U [OR GROUP WITH] the second largest number of votes statewide in [REGISTERED VOTERS AT THE TIME OF] the preceding gubernatorial election fails to present the names prescribed by (b) of this section by April 15 of a regular election year or at least 60 days before a special [PRIMARY] election, the election supervisor may appoint any qualified individual registered to vote.
If [HOWEVER, THE ELECTION SUPERVISOR MAY APPOINT A QUALIFIED PERSON REGISTERED AS A MEMBER OF A THIRD POLITICAL PARTY OR POLITICAL GROUP OR AS A NONPARTISAN OR UNDECLARED VOTER IF] a party district committee or state party central committee of the party of which the governor is a member [OR GROUP WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS] or the party that received HB0004a -1- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B [OR GROUP WITH] the second largest number of votes statewide in [REGISTERED VOTERS AT THE TIME OF] the preceding gubernatorial election fails to present the names prescribed by (b) of this section by April 15 of a regular election year or at least 60 days before a special [PRIMARY] election, the election supervisor may appoint any qualified individual registered to vote.
(b) In addition to the watchers appointed under (a) of this section, in a primary election, [OR] special [PRIMARY] election [OR SPECIAL ELECTION] under CSHB 4(JUD) -2- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U AS 15.40.140, or special runoff election under AS 15.40.143, each candidate may appoint one watcher in each precinct and counting center.
(b) In addition to the watchers appointed under (a) of this section, in a primary election, [OR] special [PRIMARY] election [OR SPECIAL ELECTION] under HB 4 -2- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B AS 15.40.140, or special runoff election under AS 15.40.143, each candidate may appoint one watcher in each precinct and counting center.
AS 15.13.040(j) is amended to read:
(j) Except as provided in (l) of this section, each nongroup entity shall make a full report in accordance with AS 15.13.110 upon a form prescribed by the commission and certified by the nongroup entity's treasurer, listing (1) the name and address of each officer and director of the nongroup entity;
(2) the aggregate amount of all contributions made to the nongroup entity for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election;
(3) for all contributions described in (2) of this subsection, the name, address, date, and amount contributed by each contributor, and for all contributions described in (2) of this subsection in excess of $250 in the aggregate during a calendar year, the principal occupation and employer of the contributor [, AND FOR ALL CONTRIBUTIONS DESCRIBED IN (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION IN EXCESS OF $2,000 IN THE AGGREGATE DURING A CALENDAR YEAR, THE TRUE HB0004b -3- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U SOURCE OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS AND ALL INTERMEDIARIES, IF ANY, WHO TRANSFERRED SUCH FUNDS, AND A CERTIFICATION FROM THE TREASURER THAT THE REPORT DISCLOSES ALL OF THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THIS PARAGRAPH];
and (4) the date and amount of all contributions made by the nongroup entity, and, except as provided for certain independent expenditures in AS 15.13.135(a), all expenditures made, incurred, or authorized by the nongroup entity, for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election;
a nongroup entity shall report contributions made to a different nongroup entity for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election and expenditures made on behalf of a different nongroup entity for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election as soon as the total contributions and expenditures to that nongroup entity for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election reach $500 in a year and for all subsequent contributions and expenditures to that nongroup entity in a year whenever the total contributions and expenditures to that nongroup entity for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election that have not been reported under this paragraph reach $500.
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AS 15.13.074(b) is amended to read:
(b) A person or group may not make a contribution anonymously, using a fictitious name, or using the name of another.
[INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS, NONGROUP ENTITIES, OR GROUPS SUBJECT TO AS 15.13.040(r) MAY NOT CONTRIBUTE OR ACCEPT $2,000 OR MORE OF DARK MONEY AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN AS 15.13.400(5), AND MAY NOT MAKE A CONTRIBUTION WHILE ACTING AS AN INTERMEDIARY WITHOUT DISCLOSING THE TRUE SOURCE OF THE CONTRIBUTION AS DEFINED IN AS 15.13.400(19).] * Sec.
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(c) A person or group may not make a contribution (1) to a candidate or an individual who files with the commission the document necessary to permit that individual to incur certain election-related expenses as authorized by AS 15.13.100 when the office is to be filled at a general election CSHB 4(JUD) -4- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U before the date that is 18 months before the general election;
(c) A person or group may not make a contribution (1) to a candidate or an individual who files with the commission the document necessary to permit that individual to incur certain election-related expenses as authorized by AS 15.13.100 when the office is to be filled at a general election before the date that is 18 months before the general election;
or (3) to any candidate later than the 45th day (A) after the date of the primary [OR SPECIAL PRIMARY] election if the candidate was on the ballot and was not nominated [CHOSEN TO APPEAR ON THE GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT] at the primary [OR SPECIAL PRIMARY] election;
or (3) to any candidate later than the 45th day (A) after the date of the primary [OR SPECIAL PRIMARY] HB0004a -3- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B election if the candidate was on the ballot and was not nominated [CHOSEN TO APPEAR ON THE GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT] at the primary [OR SPECIAL PRIMARY] election;
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AS 15.13.090(c) is amended to read:
(c) To satisfy the requirements of (a)(1) of this section and, if applicable, (a)(2)(C) of this section, a communication that includes a print or video component must have the following statement or statements placed in the communication so as to be easily discernible [, AND, IN A BROADCAST, CABLE, SATELLITE, INTERNET OR OTHER DIGITAL COMMUNICATION, THE STATEMENT MUST REMAIN ONSCREEN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE COMMUNICATION];
the second statement is not required if the person paying for the communication has no contributors or is a political party:
This communication was paid for by (person's name and city and state of principal place of business).
The top contributors of (person's name) are (the name and city and state of residence or principal place of business, as applicable, of the largest contributors to the person under AS 15.13.090(a)(2)(C)).
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(f) During the year in which the election is scheduled, each of the following shall file the campaign disclosure reports in the manner and at the times required by HB0004b -5- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U this section:
(f) During the year in which the election is scheduled, each of the following shall file the campaign disclosure reports in the manner and at the times required by this section:
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AS 15.13.390(a) is amended to read:
(a) A person who [(1)] fails to register when required by AS 15.13.050(a) or who fails to file a properly completed and certified report within the time required by AS 15.13.040, 15.13.060(b) - (d), 15.13.110(a)(1), (3), or (4), (e), or (f) is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50 a day for each day the delinquency continues as determined by the commission subject to right of appeal to the superior court.
A person who fails to file a properly completed and certified report within the time required by AS 15.13.110(a)(2) or 15.13.110(b) is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 a day for each day the delinquency continues as determined by the commission subject to right of appeal to the superior court.
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(2) WHETHER AS A CONTRIBUTOR OR INTERMEDIARY, DELAYS IN REPORTING A CONTRIBUTION AS REQUIRED BY CSHB 4(JUD) -6- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U AS 15.13.040(r) IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000 A DAY FOR EACH DAY THE DELINQUENCY CONTINUES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION SUBJECT TO RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE SUPERIOR COURT;
(3) WHETHER AS A CONTRIBUTOR OR INTERMEDIARY, MISREPORTS OR FAILS TO DISCLOSE THE TRUE SOURCE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN VIOLATION OF AS 15.13.040(r) OR 15.13.074(b) IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRIBUTION THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE MISREPORTING OR FAILURE TO DISCLOSE;
UPON A SHOWING THAT THE VIOLATION WAS INTENTIONAL, A CIVIL PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRIBUTION IN VIOLATION MAY BE IMPOSED;
THESE PENALTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION ARE SUBJECT TO RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE SUPERIOR COURT;
(4)] violates a provision of this chapter, except a provision requiring registration or filing of a report within a time required as otherwise specified in this section, is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50 a day for each day the violation continues as determined by the commission, subject to right of appeal to the superior court.
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AND (5) IS ASSESSED A CIVIL PENALTY MAY SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSION AN] affidavit stating facts in mitigation may be submitted to the commission by a person against whom a civil penalty is assessed.
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HOWEVER], the imposition of the penalties prescribed in this section or in AS 15.13.380 does not excuse that person from registering or filing reports required by this chapter.
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(4) "contribution" (A) means a purchase, payment, promise or obligation to pay, loan or loan guarantee, deposit or gift of money, goods, or services for which charge is ordinarily made, and includes the payment by a person other than a candidate or political party, or compensation for the personal services of HB0004b -7- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U another person, that is rendered to the candidate or political party, and that is made for the purpose of (i) influencing the nomination or election of a candidate;
(4) "contribution" (A) means a purchase, payment, promise or obligation to pay, loan or loan guarantee, deposit or gift of money, goods, or services for which charge is ordinarily made, and includes the payment by a person other than a HB 4 -4- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B candidate or political party, or compensation for the personal services of another person, that is rendered to the candidate or political party, and that is made for the purpose of (i) influencing the nomination or election of a candidate;
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CSHB 4(JUD) -8- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U (5) The names of the candidates and their party designations shall be placed in separate sections on the state general election ballot under the office designation to which they were nominated.
(5) The names of the candidates and their party designations shall be placed in separate sections on the state general election ballot under the office designation to which they were nominated.
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(4) If a voter marks more names than there are persons to be elected to HB0004b -9- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U the office, the votes for candidates for that office may not be counted.
HB 4 -6- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B (4) If a voter marks more names than there are persons to be elected to the office, the votes for candidates for that office may not be counted.
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Each board shall, immediately upon completion of the certification and as soon thereafter as the local mail service permits, send the duplicate certificate to the respective election supervisor.
Each board shall, immediately upon completion of the certification and as soon thereafter as the local mail service HB0004a -7- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B permits, send the duplicate certificate to the respective election supervisor.
The CSHB 4(JUD) -10- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U director may authorize election boards in precincts in those areas of the state where distance and weather make mail communication unreliable to forward their election results by telephone or radio.
The director may authorize election boards in precincts in those areas of the state where distance and weather make mail communication unreliable to forward their election results by telephone or radio.
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However, a person residing outside the United States and applying to vote absentee in federal elections in accordance with AS 15.05.011 need not include an Alaska residence address in the application.
However, a person residing outside the United States and applying to vote absentee in federal elections in accordance with AS 15.05.011 need HB 4 -8- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B not include an Alaska residence address in the application.
A person may supply to a HB0004b -11- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U voter an absentee ballot application form with a political party or group affiliation indicated only if the voter is already registered as affiliated with the political party or group indicated.
A person may supply to a voter an absentee ballot application form with a political party or group affiliation indicated only if the voter is already registered as affiliated with the political party or group indicated.
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(a) Thirty days before the date of an election, the election supervisors shall appoint, in the same manner provided for the appointment of election officials CSHB 4(JUD) -12- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U prescribed in AS 15.10, district absentee ballot counting boards and district questioned ballot counting boards, each composed of at least four members.
(a) Thirty days before the date of an election, the election supervisors shall HB0004a -9- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B appoint, in the same manner provided for the appointment of election officials prescribed in AS 15.10, district absentee ballot counting boards and district questioned ballot counting boards, each composed of at least four members.
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and (2) 30 days after certification of the results of a general or special election, other than a special [PRIMARY] election described in (1) of this subsection.
and (2) 30 days after certification of the results of a general or special HB 4 -10- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B election, other than a special [PRIMARY] election described in (1) of this subsection.
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(f) The director shall make available through a free access system to each voter whose ballot was subject to partial counting under this section a system to check to see whether the voter's ballot was partially counted and, if not counted, the reason why the ballot was not counted.
(f) The director shall make available through a free access system to each voter whose ballot was subject to partial counting under this section a system to check to see whether the voter's ballot was partially counted and, if not counted, the reason HB0004a -11- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B why the ballot was not counted.
The director shall make this information available CSHB 4(JUD) -14- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U through the free access system not less than (1) 10 days after certification of the results of a primary election, or a special [PRIMARY] election under AS 15.40.140 that is followed by a special runoff election;
The director shall make this information available through the free access system not less than (1) 10 days after certification of the results of a primary election or a special [PRIMARY] election under AS 15.40.140 that is followed by a special runoff election;
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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN AS 15.25.100(d), ONLY THE FOUR CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE THE GREATEST NUMBER OF VOTES FOR ANY OFFICE SHALL ADVANCE TO THE GENERAL ELECTION].
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN AS 15.25.100(d), ONLY THE FOUR CANDIDATES WHO RECEIVE THE GREATEST NUMBER OF VOTES FOR ANY OFFICE SHALL ADVANCE TO HB 4 -12- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B THE GENERAL ELECTION].
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(a) A member of a political party [PERSON] who seeks to become a CSHB 4(JUD) -16- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U candidate of the party in the primary election [OR A SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION] shall execute and file a declaration of candidacy.
AS 15.25.030(a) is amended to read:
HB0004a -13- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B (a) A member of a political party [PERSON] who seeks to become a candidate of the party in the primary election [OR A SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION] shall execute and file a declaration of candidacy.
if the candidacy is for the office of governor or lieutenant governor, that the candidate will be at least 30 years of age on the first Monday in December HB0004b -17- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U following election or, if the office is to be filled by special election under AS 15.40.230 - 15.40.310, that the candidate will be at least 30 years of age on the date of certification of the results of the special election;
if the candidacy is for the office of governor or lieutenant governor, HB 4 -14- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B that the candidate will be at least 30 years of age on the first Monday in December following election or, if the office is to be filled by special election under AS 15.40.230 - 15.40.310, that the candidate will be at least 30 years of age on the date of certification of the results of the special election;
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The petition must be received by the director not later than 14 days after the death, disqualification, or certification of incapacity of the incumbent or 52 days before the primary election date, whichever CSHB 4(JUD) -18- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U time is earlier.
The petition must be received by the director not later than 14 days after the death, disqualification, or certification of HB0004a -15- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B incapacity of the incumbent or 52 days before the primary election date, whichever time is earlier.
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The order of the placement of the names for each office shall be as provided for the general election ballot.
The order of the placement of the names for each ofe shall be as provided for the general election ballot.
Blank spaces may not be pred on the ballot for the writing or pasting in of names.
Blank spaces may not be provided on the ballot for the writing or pasting in of names.
The director shall also prepare and print a separate primary election ballot including only the ballot titles and propositions required to appear on the ballot.
The director shall also prepare and print a separate primary election ballot including only the ballot titles and propositions required to HB 4 -16- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B appear on the ballot.
HB0004b -19- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U (b) A voter may vote only one primary election ballot.
(b) A voter may vote only one primary election ballot.
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(2) the full residence address of the candidate and the date on which CSHB 4(JUD) -20- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U residency at that address began;
HB0004a -17- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B (2) the full residence address of the candidate and the date on which residency at that address began;
and (13) that the candidate is not a candidate for any other office to be voted on at the general election and that the candidate is not a candidate for this office HB0004b -21- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U under any other nominating petition or declaration of candidacy.
and (13) that the candidate is not a candidate for any other office to be HB 4 -18- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B voted on at the general election and that the candidate is not a candidate for this office under any other nominating petition or declaration of candidacy.
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The nominees of political parties by party petition may be selected for statewide offices by the state party central committee or in any other manner prescribed by the party bylaws, and the petition for statewide offices shall be signed by the state chairperson of the political party or, in the absence of the state chairperson, by any two members of the state party central committee.
The nominees of political parties by party petition may be selected for statewide offices by the state party central committee or in any other manner prescribed by the party bylaws, and the petition for statewide offices shall be signed by the state chairperson of the political party or, in the absence of the state chairperson, by any two members of the state party HB0004a -19- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B central committee.
The nominees of political parties by party petition may be selected CSHB 4(JUD) -22- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U for district-wide offices by the respective party district committee or in any other manner prescribed by the party bylaws, and the petition for district-wide offices shall be signed by the chairperson of the party district committee, or in the absence of the chairperson, by any two members of the party district committee, or in any other manner prescribed by the party bylaws.
The nominees of political parties by party petition may be selected for district-wide offices by the respective party district committee or in any other manner prescribed by the party bylaws, and the petition for district-wide offices shall be signed by the chairperson of the party district committee, or in the absence of the chairperson, by any two members of the party district committee, or in any other manner prescribed by the party bylaws.
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Petitions for the nomination of candidates for the office of state senator or state representative shall be signed by qualified voters of the house or senate district in which the proposed nominee desires to be a candidate equal in number to at least one percent of the number of voters who cast ballots in the proposed nominee's respective house or senate district in the preceding general electiominating petition may HB0004b -23- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U not contain fewer than 50 signatures for any district.
Petitions for the nomination of candidates for the office of state senator or state representative shall be signed by qualified voters of the house or senate district in which the proposed nominee desires to be a candidate equal in number to at least one percent of the number of voters who cast ballots in the d nominee's respective HB 4 -20- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B house or senate district in the preceding general election.
A nominating petition may not contain fewer than 50 signatures for any district.
if the candidacy is for the office of state representative, that the candidate will be at least 21 years of age on the first scheduled day of the first regular session of the legislature convened ter the election;
if the candidacy is for the office of state representative, that the candidate will be at least 21 years of age on the first scheduled HB0004a -21- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B day of the first regular session of the legislature convened after the election;
if the CSHB 4(JUD) -24- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U candidacy is for the office of state senator, that the candidate will be at least 25 years of age on the first scheduled day of the first regular session of the legislature convened after the election;
if the candidacy is for the office of state senator, that the candidate will be at least 25 years of age on the first scheduled day of the first regular session of the legislature convened after the election;
The director shall place the names and the political group affiliation of persons who have been properly nominated by petition on the general election ballot.
The director shall place the names and the political group affiliation of persons who have been HB 4 -22- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B properly nominated by petition on the general election ballot.
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OR (2) THE GENERAL ELECTION, THE SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION SHALL BE HELD ON THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION WITH THE SUBSEQUENT SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY THAT IS NOT A STATE HOLIDAY OCCURRING NOT LESS THAN CSHB 4(JUD) -26- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U 60 DAYS AFTER THE SPECIAL PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION].
OR (2) THE GENERAL ELECTION, THE SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION SHALL BE HELD ON THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION WITH THE SUBSEQUENT SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST HB0004a -23- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B TUESDAY THAT IS NOT A STATE HOLIDAY OCCURRING NOT LESS THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SPECIAL PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION].
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If the vacancy occurs on a date not less than 60, nor more than 90, days before the date of the primary election, the governor shall, by proclamation, call the special election to HB0004b -27- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U be held on the date of the primary election.
If the vacancy occurs on a date not less than 60, nor more than 90, days before the date of HB 4 -24- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B the primary election, the governor shall, by proclamation, call the special election to be held on the date of the primary election.
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Petitions for the nomination of candidates not representing a political party shall be signed by qualified voters of the state equal in number to at least one percent of the number of voters who cast ballots in the preceding general election and shall [MUST BE EXECUTED UNDER OATH,] state in substance that which is required for nomination petitions by AS 15.25.181 [A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY UNDER AS 15.25.030, AND INCLUDE THE FEE REQUIRED UNDER AS 15.25.050(a)].
Petitions for the nomination of candidates not representing a political party shall be signed by qualified voters of the state equal in number to at least one percent of the number of voters who cast ballots in the preceding general election and shall [MUST BE EXECUTED UNDER OATH,] state in substance that which is required for nomination petitions by AS 15.25.181 [A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY UNDER AS 15.25.030, AND INCLUDE THE FEE REQUIRED UNDER HB0004a -25- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B AS 15.25.050(a)].
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When a person appointed to succeed to the office of lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of acting governor, the acting governor shall, by proclamation, call a special [PRIMARY] election to be held on a HB0004b -29- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U date not less than 60, nor more than 90, days after the date the vacancy in the office of the governor occurred [AND A SUBSEQUENT SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY THAT IS NOT A STATE HOLIDAY OCCURRING NOT LESS THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION].
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Recognition of an independent or no-party [A] candidate as a member of a [POLITICAL] party [OR POLITICAL GROUP] caucus of members of the legislature at the legislative session following the election of the independent or no-party CSHB 4(JUD) -32- HB0004b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U candidate is recognition of that person's [POLITICAL] party [OR POLITICAL GROUP] membership at the time filings were made by party candidates for the preceding general election [FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONFIRMATION UNDER THIS SECTION].
Recognition of an independent or no-party [A] candidate as a member of a [POLITICAL] party [OR POLITICAL GROUP] caucus of members of the legislature HB0004a -29- HB 4 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B at the legislative session following the election of the independent or no-party candidate is recognition of that person's [POLITICAL] party [OR POLITICAL GROUP] membership at the time filings were made by party candidates for the preceding general election [FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONFIRMATION UNDER THIS SECTION].
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A nominating petition may not contain fewer than 50 signatures for any district and must [BE EXECUTED UNDER OATH,] state in substance that which is required in petitions for nomination by HB0004b -33- CSHB 4(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\U AS 15.25.181 [A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY UNDER AS 15.25.030, AND INCLUDE THE FEE REQUIRED UNDER AS 15.25.050(a)].
A nominating petition may not contain fewer than 50 signatures for any district and must [BE EXECUTED UNDER HB 4 -30- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B OATH,] state in substance that which is required in petitions for nomination by AS 15.25.181 [A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY UNDER AS 15.25.030, AND INCLUDE THE FEE REQUIRED UNDER AS 15.25.050(a)].
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An individual who becomes a candidate for the office of United States senator, United States representative, governor, lieutenant governor, state senator, or state representative by party petition filed under AS 15.25.111 may file with the lieutenant governor a photograph and a statement advocating the candidacy within 10 days after becoming a candidate.
An individual who becomes a candidate for the office of United States senator, United States representative, governor, lieutenant governor, state senator, or state representative by party petition filed under AS 15.25.111 may file with the lieutenant governor a photograph and a statement advocating the candidacy within 10 days of HB 4 -32- HB0004a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0094\B becoming a candidate.
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The bill modifies existing election laws in Alaska to change various provisions concerning the appointment of election supervisors, watchers, and disclosure of contributions and expenditures.

  • AS 15.10.120(c)

    or political group with the largest number of registered voters at the time of the preceding gubernatorial election

    Removes the requirement to appoint a nominee from the political party with the largest number of registered voters.

  • AS 15.10.120(c)

    or political group with → the second largest number of votes statewide in

    Clarifies that the appointment is based on the second largest number of votes rather than registered voters.

  • AS 15.10.170(b)

    or special primary election or special election → under AS 15.40.140, or special runoff election under AS 15.40.143

    Expands the types of elections for which candidates can appoint watchers.

  • AS 15.13.020(b)

    or political groups with the largest number of registered voters at the time of

    Removes the reference to political groups with the largest number of registered voters for the governor's appointment.

  • AS 15.13.040(j)

    and for all contributions described in (2) of this subsection in excess of $2,000 in the aggregate during a calendar year, the true source of such contributions and all intermediaries, if any, who transferred such funds, and a certification from the treasurer that the report discloses all of the information required by this paragraph

    Eliminates the requirement for additional disclosure of the true source and intermediaries for contributions over $2,000.

  • AS 15.13.074(b)

    individuals, persons, nongroup entities, or groups subject to AS 15.13.040(r) may not contribute or accept $2,000 or more of dark money as that term is defined in AS 15.13.400(5), and may not make a contribution while acting as an intermediary without disclosing the true source of the contribution as defined in AS 15.13.400(19).

    Removes the restriction on contributions of dark money and the requirement to disclose true sources when acting as an intermediary.

  • AS 15.13.090(c)

    and, in a broadcast, cable, satellite, internet or other digital communication, the statement must remain onscreen throughout the entirety of the communication

    Strikes the requirement for the disclosure statement to remain onscreen in digital communications.

  • AS 15.13.110(j)

    AS 15.25.140 - 15.25.200 → AS 15.25.141 - 15.25.201

    Updates the references to the sections governing petitions for candidates seeking nomination.

Action History

  1. (H) COSPONSOR(S): CARPENTER

  2. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  3. (H) FN2: (H.JUD/GOV)

  4. (H) NR: C.JOHNSON

  5. (H) DNP: GRAY, GROH

  6. (H) DP: EASTMAN, ALLARD, CARPENTER, VANCE

  7. (H) JUD RPT CS(JUD) 4DP 2DNP 1NR

  8. (H) Minutes (HJUD)

  9. (H) Moved CSHB 4(JUD) Out of Committee

  10. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  11. (H) Minutes (HJUD)

  12. (H) Moved CSHB 4(JUD) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 2:30pm --

  13. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  14. (H) Minutes (HJUD)

  15. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 15 Minutes After Session --

  16. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  17. (H) Minutes (HJUD)

  18. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 15 Minutes Following Session --

  19. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  20. (H) FIN REFERRAL ADDED AFTER JUD

  21. (H) FN1: (GOV)

  22. (H) DNP: STORY

  23. (H) DP: ALLARD, CARPENTER, WRIGHT, SHAW

  24. (H) STA RPT 4DP 1DNP

  25. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  26. (H) Moved HB 4 Out of Committee

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

  28. (H) COSPONSOR(S): TOMASZEWSKI

  29. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  30. (H) Heard & Held

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

  32. (H) COSPONSOR(S): MCCABE

  33. (H) STA, JUD

  34. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

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

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Who sponsors HB 4?
HB 4 is sponsored by Carpenter, Frank Tomaszewski (R), Kevin McCabe (R), George Rauscher (R), and Sarah Vance (R).
What is the current status of HB 4?
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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