An Act relating to certain reports required by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and relating to the use of campaign contributions held by a candidate or group.
This Alaska bill (SB 229) requires candidates to distribute unused campaign funds after elections. Candidates must distribute funds held on February 1st (for general elections) or within 90 days after special elections. Funds can only be used for specific post-election expenses like campaign winding-down costs, donations to political parties or charities (with restrictions), repaying campaign loans, or transferring to future campaigns - up to $50,000 for governor candidates or $5,000 for other offices. It does not allow using campaign funds to pay civil penalties if the candidate intentionally caused a violation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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(S) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Rauscher
RRepublican
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