The bill amends Alaska's election laws, particularly regarding regional educational attendance area elections and the terms for regional school board members. It establishes staggered four-year terms for board members, replacing the previous three-year terms, and allows voters to adjust the number of board members during regular elections. Additionally, it changes the election frequency from annually to biennially, specifically on the first Tuesday in October of odd-numbered years.

The legislation also introduces provisions for voter registration and election administration, permitting electronic voter registration and requiring voter registration forms to be included in permanent fund dividend applications. It modifies the maintenance of the voter registration list, including address confirmation notices and inactivation of registrations for non-responses. Other updates include mail-in elections for smaller communities, regional election pamphlet publication by the lieutenant governor, and confidentiality measures for permanent fund dividend application information. The bill repeals several existing provisions to streamline election processes and includes a transition clause to protect the terms of current regional school board members. Overall, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and clarity of election administration in Alaska.

Statutes affected:
SB0070A, AM SB 70, introduced 01/24/2025: 14.08.041, 14.08.061, 14.08.071, 29.20.300, 29.26.060, 14.08.115, 15.05.020, 15.05.010, 15.07.050, 43.23.015, 15.07.060, 15.07.055, 15.07.070, 15.07.130, 15.07.120, 43.23.005, U.S.C, 15.15.060, 15.15.380, 15.20.030, 15.20.064, 15.20.072, 15.20.081, 15.20.480, 15.20.170, 15.20.201, 15.20.220, 15.15.360, 15.20.800, 15.58.010, 15.58.020, 43.23.110, 43.23.101