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This bill makes several changes to election and school board procedures in Alaska. For regional school board elections, it extends board member terms from three to four years and changes election frequency from annually to biennially (occurring in odd-numbered years). The bill modifies voter residence rules by removing some language about intent to return and adds new criteria for when a voter might be considered to have changed residence. It also eliminates the previous provision that allowed voter registration through permanent fund dividend applications, removing several related sections of law. The bill adjusts voter registration practices, such as how and when voters can be contacted about address verification and when registrations can be inactivated. Additionally, it makes changes to absentee voting procedures, including modifying the timeframe for returning mail-in ballots and expanding the definition of mail service to include electronic transmission. The bill also removes some specific requirements about voting booth design and allows more flexibility for election supervisors. A transition provision ensures that current regional school board members' terms are not disrupted by these changes. Overall, the bill aims to streamline election processes, update voter registration rules, and provide more administrative flexibility in conducting elections.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB70