The bill amends existing laws related to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee in Alaska, specifically addressing the offense of hindering the committee's work. It introduces the offense of "hindering the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee," which occurs when a person intentionally fails to provide full cooperation to the legislative auditor or fiscal analyst, or actively prevents others from doing so. The bill specifies that such cooperation must include assembling, generating, or furnishing requested information in the form or format requested by the committee. Additionally, the bill enhances the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, allowing it to require full cooperation from state officials and agencies in providing requested information.

Furthermore, the bill updates the responsibilities of the legislative audit division, emphasizing its authority to conduct performance post-audits and requiring cooperation from state officials in the audit process. It also clarifies that state employees who fail to cooperate with the legislative auditor or fiscal analyst may face disciplinary action. The bill repeals certain outdated provisions and establishes that the new offense applies to actions committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which takes effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
SB0183A, AM SB 183, introduced 04/23/2025: 11.56.845, 24.20.201, 24.20.271, 44.66.010, 39.25.160