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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act relating to elections; relating to voters; relating to voting; relating to voter registration; relating to election administration; relating to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; relating to campaign contributions; relating to the crimes of unlawful interference with voting in the first degree, unlawful interference with an election, and election official misconduct; relating to synthetic media in electioneering communications; relating to campaign signs; relating to voter registration on permanent fund dividend applications; relating to the Redistricting Board; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill introduces comprehensive changes to Alaska's election laws, focusing on voter registration, ballot processing, election administration, and election integrity. The key provisions include establishing a new online ballot-tracking system that allows voters to monitor their ballot status, creating a process to cure deficient ballots, implementing stricter identification requirements for voters, and adding new cybersecurity measures for election systems. The bill also introduces regulations around synthetic media in election communications, prohibiting manipulated content designed to influence elections without proper disclosure. Additionally, the legislation expands voter registration opportunities through permanent fund dividend applications, requires the creation of ballot drop boxes, and mandates language assistance at polling places. The bill aims to enhance election transparency, security, and accessibility while providing more tools for voters to participate in the electoral process. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving election officials and stakeholders time to prepare for the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Rules (S)
Last Action
IN FINANCE (on 05/20/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB64 |
BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0064D.PDF |
BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0064C.PDF |
BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0064B.PDF |
BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0064A.PDF |
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