The bill seeks to improve the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process in Alaska by amending various provisions related to voter registration, election administration, and campaign contributions. Notable changes include the acceptance of identification cards issued by federally recognized tribes as valid forms of ID for voter registration, and the requirement for the Division of Elections to utilize information from the Department of Revenue for voter registration maintenance. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature on the impact of shared permanent fund dividend applications on voter roll maintenance and election integrity, as well as security measures for protecting voter information. Additionally, it introduces regulations for maintaining the master voter register, including confirming residency and detecting ineligible voters, while establishing a rural community liaison to enhance access to absentee and early voting.

Further amendments include the introduction of ranked-choice voting for general election ballots, a signature verification process for absentee ballots, and an online ballot-tracking system. The bill clarifies that a candidate's party affiliation does not imply endorsement by that party and specifies that absentee ballots must be received by the election supervisor by the close of business on the 10th day following an election. It also updates language regarding polling place security and streamlines the absentee ballot process through electronic transmission and optical scanning. The commissioner of the Permanent Fund Dividend program is tasked with providing voter registration information, and the bill outlines new offenses related to election interference, ensuring these provisions take effect for offenses committed after the bill's enactment, with certain sections set to be implemented by 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB0390A, AM HB 390, introduced 05/07/2026: 15.07.060, 15.07.050, 15.07.055, 15.07.070, 43.23.015, 43.23.101, 15.07.195, 15.07.130, 15.07.120, U.S.C, 15.05.011, 15.10.105, 15.13.400, 15.15.030, 15.30.026, 15.15.060, 15.15.225, 15.15.360, 15.15.370, 15.20.201, 15.20.207, 15.20.203, 15.15.380, 15.20.030, 15.20.081, 15.20.480, 15.40.140, 15.20.170, 15.20.061, 15.20.220, 15.20.222, 15.25.105, 15.56.030, 15.20.072, 15.80.010, 15.56.060, 15.56.070