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 specific term lengths for members of newly created school boards and provides a transition plan for the upcoming elections, ensuring that the terms of office for newly elected officials are determined by lot.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the election of advisory school boards and clarifies the election process for municipal governing bodies and utility boards. It mandates that the terms of office for officials elected in the November 3, 2026, election will be determined according to the new guidelines established in the bill. The legislation aims to streamline the election process and ensure consistency across various 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