This bill amends AS 29.35.450(c) to establish new regulations regarding the abolishment, replacement, or alteration of service areas that provide road, fire protection, or parks and recreation services in second class boroughs. Specifically, it introduces a requirement for voter approval for any changes to service areas created on or after July 1, 2026. The bill stipulates that such changes cannot occur without the majority consent of voters residing in the affected service areas, ensuring that local residents have a say in the governance of their community services.

Additionally, the bill outlines various exceptions to the voter approval requirement, including specific conditions under which service areas can be altered or combined without a vote. These exceptions include scenarios where there has been no recent tax levied for road maintenance, lack of quorum in service area board meetings, or when a service area provides the only access to a subdivision. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026, aligning with the new provisions regarding service areas created after this date.

Statutes affected:
HB0379A, AM HB 379, introduced 03/16/2026: 29.35.450