Alaska Online Public Notices #224500

Public hearings scheduled for Alaska Ballot Measure No. 1 (23RCF2) on campaign finance limits

This event is a series of public hearings organized by the Alaska Office of the Governor, Office of the Lt. Governor, and Division of Elections regarding Ballot Measure No. 1 (23RCF2), which seeks to restore and increase campaign finance limits for state and local elections. - Purpose: Inform and gather public input on proposed campaign contribution limits - Proposed limits: - $2,000 per election cycle for individuals to candidates - $5,000 per year for individuals to political parties - Higher limits for groups and joint campaigns - Limits indexed to inflation every ten years - Event format: - Statements from supporters and opponents - Public testimony via teleconference - Implementation costs: - $15,000 estimated for travel by Lt. Governor and staff to hearings - $105,503 estimated for Division of Elections for certification, petition review, temporary staff, printing voter booklets, and language translation services - No procurement of goods or services; this is an informational and participatory event - No OEMs, vendors, or product purchases involved

Description

This solicitation concerns public hearings for Ballot Measure No. 1 (23RCF2), an initiative to restore campaign contribution limits for state and local office campaigns in Alaska. The measure proposes increasing individual and group contribution limits and indexing them to inflation every ten years starting in 2031. Public hearings will include statements of support and opposition, followed by public testimony via call-in. The hearings are scheduled for July 27, 2026, and August 5, 2026.

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