This bill amends Alaska's election laws to enhance voter registration, absentee voting procedures, and election administration. Notable changes include the removal of the requirement for voters to register before an election, allowing for more flexible registration options. It clarifies residency rules, ensuring that individuals do not lose their residence status when temporarily away for reasons like military service or education. The bill also introduces provisions for voters registering within 30 days of an election to vote using absentee in-person, special needs, or questioned ballots, even if they are not on the official registration list. Additionally, it establishes an electronic process for voters to cancel their registration and mandates that election materials be provided in applicants' preferred languages.

Further amendments focus on absentee voting and ballot counting procedures, including the establishment of a single commission office in municipalities with multiple house districts and the requirement for polling places to provide language assistance. The bill adjusts timelines for absentee ballot requests and counting, introduces provisions for early voting stations, and mandates that ballots be mailed with tracking barcodes. It also outlines a new procedure for curing uncounted ballots due to signature issues and enhances cybersecurity measures for voter registration records. Overall, the bill aims to streamline election processes, improve voter accessibility, and maintain the integrity of the electoral system, with an effective date set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0043A, AM HB 43, introduced 01/17/2025: 15.05.010, 15.07.060, 15.07.070, 15.07.050, 15.07.090, 15.07.130, 15.20.045, 15.20.800, 15.15.370, 15.15.350, 15.20.030, 15.20.010, 15.20.220, 15.20.061, 15.20.072, 15.20.050, 15.20.064, 15.20.081, 09.63.020, 15.20.201, 15.20.203, 15.15.225, 15.07.055, 15.20.222, 15.56.030, 15.80.010, 15.58.030, 29.20.380, 29.26.050
HB0043B, AM CSHB 43(STA), introduced 05/14/2025: 15.05.010, 15.05.020, 15.15.210, 15.20.215, 15.07.060, 15.07.070, 15.07.050, 15.07.090, 15.07.130, 15.07.120, 15.20.045, 15.20.800, 15.10.105, 15.13.020, 15.15.060, 15.15.370, 15.15.350, 15.15.380, 15.15.420, 15.15.430, 15.20.030, 15.20.010, 15.20.220, 15.20.061, 15.20.072, 15.20.050, 15.20.064, 15.20.081, 09.63.020, 15.20.480, U.S.C, 15.20.201, 15.20.203, 15.15.225, 15.07.055, 15.20.222, 15.56.030, 15.80.010, 15.58.030, 19.25.105, 24.45.091, 29.20.380, 29.26.050, 39.50.020, 15.25.030