This bill amends various sections of Alaska's campaign finance laws, specifically regarding the use of campaign contributions and the reporting requirements for candidates and groups. Notably, it allows campaign contributions to be used for civil penalties assessed against candidates or groups, provided that the Alaska Public Offices Commission does not prohibit such use if a court finds that the candidate or their treasurer intentionally caused a violation. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for the distribution of unused campaign contributions, including the ability to transfer funds to a public office expense account for elected state legislators and to a municipal office account for candidates elected to municipal positions.

The bill also enhances the reporting requirements by mandating that the Alaska Public Offices Commission notify individuals who fail to file required reports and create a public list of delinquent filers, distinguishing between those who have not filed and those who filed incomplete reports. Furthermore, it allows individuals to file reports without complete information if they attest that they will provide the missing details within a specified timeframe. The bill repeals a previous provision related to campaign contributions, streamlining the regulations governing campaign finance in Alaska.

Statutes affected:
HB0201A, AM HB 201, introduced 04/22/2025: 15.13.112, 15.13.116, 15.13.078, 15.13.110, 15.13.380, 15.13.040, 15.13.390, 15.13.050, 15.13.060, 15.13.074