This bill proposes several amendments to the laws governing municipal and school board elections in Alaska. Key changes include establishing Election Day as a legal holiday, changing the terms of office for various elected positions to four years instead of three, and scheduling elections for regional school board members to occur on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, rather than annually in October. The bill also outlines the transition process for the terms of office for officials elected in the upcoming November 3, 2026 election, ensuring that the terms are assigned in a manner consistent with the new regulations.

Specific amendments include the replacement of "staggered three-year terms" with "four-year terms" for regional school board members, and adjustments to the initial terms for newly created school boards. Additionally, the bill repeals certain provisions related to the election of utility board members and clarifies the timing for special elections following petition certifications. Overall, the bill aims to standardize election dates and terms of office across various municipal and educational governing bodies in Alaska.

Statutes affected:
HB0163A, AM HB 163, introduced 03/28/2025: 14.08.061, 14.08.071, 29.20.300, 29.26.060, 14.08.115, 14.12.050, 29.04.040, 29.05.120, 29.20.070, 29.20.150, 29.20.230, 29.20.310, 29.26.040, 29.26.170, 29.26.180, 29.71.800, 44.12.010