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This bill modifies the composition and appointment process of Alaska's Local Boundary Commission by increasing the number of members from five to six and adjusting the appointment requirements. Specifically, the bill expands the commission to include six members: one from each of the four judicial districts, one from the unorganized borough, and one from the state at large. The bill changes the term length from five to six years and removes the provision that automatically made the at-large member the chair, instead allowing the commission to select its own chair. Members will now be required to maintain their principal residence and voter registration in the district or region they represent. The bill includes a transition provision ensuring that existing commission members' terms are not immediately affected and sets the effective date as January 31, 2026. These changes aim to enhance local representation and geographic diversity on the Local Boundary Commission, which operates within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and is responsible for overseeing local government boundaries in Alaska.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB63