The bill proposes significant amendments to the operation of the Alaska legislature, primarily designating the Municipality of Anchorage as the new location for legislative sessions instead of the capital city. It allows for special sessions to be held at any location within the state, as determined by the governor or presiding officers. Additionally, the bill introduces regulations that prohibit legislators and legislative employees from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions in Anchorage during regular or special sessions, with exceptions for their own campaigns. It also modifies the Legislative Ethics Act to clarify the conditions under which legislative employees may accept contributions and mandates the publication of a directory of registered lobbyists in Anchorage.

Moreover, the bill revises the rules regarding the acceptance of gifts and hospitality by legislators and legislative employees, allowing certain types of hospitality and gifts from immediate family members. A new provision permits gifts or discounts for welcoming legislators or their staff to legislative sessions, provided these are available to all. The bill also includes measures for emergency situations that may require the temporary relocation of government operations or legislative sessions due to enemy attacks, allowing the governor to declare an emergency location. Certain sections of existing law are repealed, and the bill establishes an effective date of January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB0003A, AM HB 3, introduced 01/10/2025: 15.13.072, 15.13.100, 24.05.090, 24.05.100, 24.10.030, 24.10.130, 24.45.041, 24.45.031, 15.80.010, 24.50.010, 24.50.040, 24.60.030, 24.60.080, 24.60.075, 25.05.261, 24.05.190, 24.60.031, 44.99.007