Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200066

Proposed Regulatory Changes to Alaska Exemptions Act Exemption Amounts

This notice announces proposed regulatory changes by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development regarding the Alaska Exemptions Act. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Scope of Proposed Changes: - Adjusts dollar amounts for various personal and property exemptions under the Alaska Exemptions Act (AS 09.38) - Categories affected include: - Homestead exemption - Aggregate personal property - Jewelry - Implements and tools of the trade - Pets - Motor vehicles (including full value limitations) - Accrued dividends and loan values on life insurance and annuity contracts - Weekly net earnings - Cash and other liquid assets - Weekly disposable earnings - Purpose and Requirements: - Changes are required by statute (AS 09.38.115) to reflect updates in the Consumer Price Index - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory update - No OEMs or vendors are involved - Public comment is invited on the proposed changes - Notable Details: - The changes are not expected to require additional appropriations - The notice provides information on how to submit feedback and request accommodations

Description

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development proposes regulation changes in Title 8 of the Alaska Administrative Code to increase certain exemption amounts under the Alaska Exemptions Act (AS 09.38). These changes adjust exemption dollar amounts for categories such as homestead, personal property, jewelry, tools of the trade, pets, motor vehicles, dividends, life insurance, weekly earnings, cash, and liquid assets in response to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Written comments are invited and must be received by August 24, 2026. The final regulations may differ from the proposed changes after the comment period.

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