This 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 or prevents others from providing full cooperation to the legislative auditor or fiscal analyst in assembling or generating requested information in the specified format. The bill also enhances the powers of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, allowing it to require state officials and agencies to fully cooperate in providing requested information, including in the format requested.

Additionally, 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 audits. It specifies that state employees may not hinder the legislative auditor or fiscal analyst's work, with violations leading to disciplinary action. The bill also clarifies that the new provisions apply to offenses committed 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
SB0183Z, AM Enrolled SB 183, introduced 05/12/2025: 11.56.845, 24.20.201, 24.20.271, 44.66.010, 39.25.160