Alaska Attorney General Opinions

Sean Parnell, Governor Labor & State Affairs Section P.O. BOX 110300 123 4 TH ST., DIMOND COURT HOUSE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0300 PHONE: (907)465-3600 FAX: (907)465-6735 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL November 29, 2011 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 11ACMP Initiative Application A.G. File No. JU2011200659 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act establishing the Alaska Coastal Management Program.” Despite numerous

SEAN PARNELL GOVERNOR 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907) 269-5100 FAX: (907) 276-8554 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL October 10, 2011 Mr. Dean Dawson State Archivist Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums Department of Education and Early Development POB 110525 141 Willoughby Ave. Juneau, AK 99811-1720 Re: Storage of Permanent Digital Records at the Washington State Digital Archives AGO File No. AN2011103297 Dear Mr. Dawson: You asked whether permanent digital records of the Alaska State Archives (which is i

Sean Parnell, Governor Labor & State Affairs Section P.O. BOX 110300 123 4 TH ST., DIMOND COURT HOUSE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0300 PHONE: (907)465-3600 FAX: (907)465-2539 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL October 3, 2011 Gail Fenumiai Director, Division of Elections P.O. Box 110017 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0017 Re: Review of Application for Recall of House Representative Kyle Johansen A.G. File No. JU2011200574 Dear Ms. Fenumiai: You have asked for our opinion regarding the application for recall of House Representative Kyle Johansen. Alaska Statute 15.45.540 requ

July 26, 2011 Steve Titus Regional Director, Northern Region Department of Transportation & Public Facilities 2301 Peger Road Fairbanks, Alaska 99709 Re: Union Activity as Outside Service AGO File No. AN2010100321 Dear Steve: You recently requested advice regarding whether an employee who serves as an officer or representative for an employee union must submit the Outside Employment or Services Notification required by AS 39.52.170(b) of the Executive Branch Ethics Act. This opinion, under AS 39.52.240(a), confirms our interim advice provided by email on June 23, 2011, that public of

MEMORANDUM State of Alaska Department of Law TO: Daniel S. Sullivan, Commissioner; Don Perrin, Project Management and Permit Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources FROM: John T. Baker Sr. Assistant Attorney General DATE: June 15, 2011 FILE NO.: 661080104 TEL. NO.: 269-5249 SUBJECT: Izembek Proposed Exchange: Reservation of Public Trust Submerged Lands I. Introduction and Summary You have asked whether recent state legislation 1 authorizing the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to exchange certain land adjacent to Izembek National Wildlife Refuge requires DNR

SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-1994 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-3697 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL February 7, 2011 Designated Ethics Supervisor Re: Advisory Opinion: Family Relationships with Lobbyists AGO File No. AN2010100304 Dear Ethics Supervisor: This opinion addresses the Request for Ethics Determination from Public Officer which you forwarded to us on January 18, 2011. You serve as ethics supervisor for your agency and requested this opinion under AS 39.53 240(a). I. PUBLIC OFFICER’S DISCLOSUR

SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-1994 PHONE: (907 )269-5100 FAX: (907 )276-3697 DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL January 26, 2011 Former Employee Juneau, AK 99801 Re: Post-State Employment AGO File No. AN2010100308 Dear Former Employee: This letter responds to your request for an advisory opinion regarding the application of the post state employment restriction in the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act to your eligibility to work for a potential new employer on a particular project. 1 We conclude that the post

DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-1994 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-3697 SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR January 18, 2011 Designated Ethics Supervisor Re: Advisory Opinion re Lobbyists AGO File No. AN2010100308 Dear Designated Ethics Supervisor: This opinion addresses the January 7, 2011 Request for Ethics Determination from Public Officer. You serve as ethics supervisor for the officer and requested this opinion under AS 39.53.240(a). I. PUBLIC OFFICER’S DISCLOSURE Public Officer seeks guidance with res

Sean Parnell, Governor DIMOND COURT HOUSE P.O. BOX 110300 DEPARTMENT OF LAW JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0300 PHONE: (907) 465-3600 FAX: (907) 465-2539 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL January 10, 2011 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 10NRTL Initiative Application A.G. File No: JU2010-201-984 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “The Natural Right to Life Initiative.” The application was received by your office on November 12, 2010. Under AS 15

October 4, 2010 The Honorable Craig E. Campbell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 10TSLA Initiative Application A.G. File No: JU2010-201-751 Dear Lieutenant Governor Campbell: You have asked us to rev iew an application for an initiative entitled “ The Sanctity of Life in Alaska Initiative. ” In brief, we have completed our review and find that the application proposes a bill that is clearly unconstitutional, and therefore recommend that you not certify the application. Our detailed analysis follows. I. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED BILL The

MEMORANDUM State of Alaska Department of Law TO: Mike Nizich Chief of Staff Office of the Governor FROM: Daniel S. Sullivan Attorney General DATE: July 1, 2010 FILE NO.: N.A. TEL. NO.: 269-5100 SUBJECT: Alaska Constitution Article II, Section 5: The Ineligibility Clause I. Overview In this opinion, we revisit legal advice the Department of Law has given to the Governor’s Office and a legislator regarding the eligibility of a former legislator to assume a position in the executive branch when the position did not previously exist and the legislator resigned for the stated

June 7, 2010 Gail Fenumiai Director, Division of Elections P.O. Box 110017 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0017 Re: Review of Application for Recall of Jody J. Leisholmn, Board Chair, Annette Island School District, (REAA#20) A.G. file no.: JU2010201320 Dear Ms. Fenumiai: You have asked for our opinion regarding the application for petition for recall of Jody J. Leisholmn, the chairperson of the Annette Island School District regional school board. 1 The school board is comprised of five members, including Ms. Leisholmn. 2 Regional school board members are subject to recall under AS 14.08.08

DEPARTMENT OF LAW SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300 Phone: (907) 465-3600 Fax: (907) 465-2075 May 5, 2010 The Honorable Sean Parnell Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: HCS CSSB 110(FIN) -- relating to post- conviction DNA testing, to the preservation of certain evidence, and to the DNA identification registration system; relating to post-conviction relief procedures; relating to representation by the public defender; and amending Rule 35.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure Our file: JU

MEMORANDUM S TATE OF A LASKA D EPARTMENT OF L AW TO: Mike Nizich Chief of Staff Office of the Governor FROM: Daniel S. Sullivan Attorney General DATE: April 19, 2010 SUBJECT: Constitutional Analysis of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 The Governor has requested that the Department of Law analyze the constitutionality of the recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (hereinafter “the Act”). Our analys

January 6, 2010 The Honorable Clark Bishop Commissioner, Department of Labor & Workforce Development State of Alaska PO Box 111149 Juneau, AK 99811-1149 Re: Workers’ Compensation Officers’ Authority to Decide Disputed Procedural Issues, AGO No. AN2009104342 Dear Commissioner Bishop: You have asked for our opinion as to the role that non-attorney workers’ compensation officers can play with respect to conducting prehearing conferences and whether an officer is engaged in the unauthorized practice of law when the officer decides disputed procedural and preliminary

October 22, 2009 The Honorable Craig E. Campbell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 09LPHB Initiative Application A.G. File No: JU2009-200-798 Dear Lieutenant Governor Campbell: You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act recognizing the legal personhood of all human beings including unborn children.” In brief, while we conclude there may be legal issues with the bill, it is not clearly unconstitutional. Therefore, we recommend that you certify the application. Consideration of legal issues that do not rise to the

SEAN PARNELL, GOVERNOR DE PARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-3697 August 5, 2009 Mike Nizich Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1700 Anchorage, AK 99501 Re: Analysis and Recommendations Concerning the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act Dear Mr. Nizich, We provide this legal analysis in response to questions about how to best implement the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act’s goals to encourage high moral and ethical conduct and to improve

Sarah Palin, Governor DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)279-8644 July 10, 2009 Michael Nizich Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1700 Anchorage, AK 99501 Re: Succession to the Office of Lieutenant Governor Dear Mr. Nizich: We are providing this legal analysis in response to questions about proper constitutional and statutory procedures when the successor to the lieutenant governor is appointed during a legislative recess and the position

July 2, 2009 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of Initiative Application on Parental Involvement for a Minor’s Abortion (09PIMA) A.G.O. file no. JU2009200485 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: You have asked us to review an application for an initiative petition entitled “An Act relating to parental involvement for a minor’s abortion.” We have completed our review and find that the application complies with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative, and therefore recommend that you

June 16, 2009 Steve Frank, Chair Board of Trustees Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation P.O. Box 110410 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0410 Re: Review of 2003 Attorney General Opinion A.G. file no: JU2009-200-509 Dear Mr. Frank: In 2003, the Board of Trustees of the permanent fund requested Law to answer the following three sets of questions relating to accounting for principal and income of the Alaska permanent fund: 1. Is the corporation’s policy that only the realized income of the permanent fund is available for expenditure from the permanent fund under AS 37.13.145 correct? If not, how should

May 27, 2009 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 09OPUP Initiative Application A.G. File No: JU2009-200-397 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act to outlaw one’s personal use of one’s public office to enrichment [sic] one’s self.” While there are legal issues with the bill, and it may ultimately be determined by the courts to be unconstitutionally vague, we nevertheless recommend that you certify the application. Vagueness is

SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-8554 May 21, 2009 Designated Ethics Supervisor Re: Application of Ethics Act to Financial Interests of New Employee AGO File No. 661-07-0014 Dear Designated Ethics Supervisor, You recently requested advice regarding the application of the Executive Branch Ethics Act to matters disclosed by Employee upon his return to employment as an engineer with the Agency. This opinion provides my advice pursuant to AS 39.52.24

May 20, 2009 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 09RPEA Initiative Application A.G. File No: 663-09-0061 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act increasing the maximum residential property exemption and providing for annual adjustments.” This initiative is identical to 08RTX2, except that the amended exemption amount is decreased from $100,000 to $50,000. We find no legal problems with the bill and so we recommend that you certi

April 18, 2009 Jerry Gallagher Issued for Printing: April 20, 2009 Legislative Director Office of the Governor P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811-0001 Re: Senate District B Appointment Process Dear Mr. Gallagher: You have asked for our views regarding Governor Palin’s appointment of Mr. Grussendorf to fill the Senate vacancy for Senate District B. The Senate District B vacancy was created when Senator Elton resigned on March 2, 2009. On March 30, Governor Palin appointed Mr. Tim Grussendorf to the vacancy as required by AS 15.40.320. At some point thereafter, at a closed-door meeting t

November 26, 2008 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of Initiative Application on Taxation of Leases of Gas Resources (08GRTI) A.G.O. file no. 663-09-0038 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: You have asked us to review an application for an initiative petition entitled “An Act levying a tax on certain gas reserves; providing for a conditional repeal of the tax on certain gas reserves; relating to a credit against the oil and gas production tax attributable to the production of gas; relating to expenses that are not lease

1 SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-8554 August 21, 2008 Annette Kreitzer Commissioner Department of Administration P.O. Box 110200 Juneau, AK 99811-0200 Re: Personal Use of Electronic Equipment AGO File No. 661-08-0388 Dear Commissioner Kreitzer: You requested an attorney general opinion addressing the applicability of the Executive Branch Ethics Act, AS 39.52., to the personal use of a state-owned cell phone, personal digital assistant, such

DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-3697 May 14, 2008 Samantha Carroll Designated Ethics Supervisor Department of Natural Resources 550 West 7 th Avenue, Suite 1400 Anchorage, AK 99501 Re: Application of Post-State Employment Restriction to Position with Municipality AGO File No. 661-07-0027 Dear Ms. Carroll: In March 2008, you forwarded an inquiry from a state employee who was contemplating a position with an Alaska municipality potentially in

December 18, 2007 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 07ANCO Initiative Application A.G. file no: 663-08-0057 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Initiative Creating An Alaska Anti-Corruption Act.” We find no legal problems with the bill that warrant denial of certification and so we recommend that you certify the application. II. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED BILL The bill is comprised of two sections with the stated objective

October 17, 2007 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 07WTR3 Initiative Application A.G. file no: 663-07-0179 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act to protect Alaska’s clean water” (“07WTR3”). The bill proposed by this initiative is similar to those proposed by 07WATR and 07WTR2, which we concluded did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative. See 2007 Op. Att’y Gen

November 8, 2007 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 07WIFI Initiative Application A.G. file no: 663-08-0036 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act to provide for cleaner waters in Alaska by prohibiting pollution mixing zones in wild salmon and other fisheries spawning waters.” We find no legal problems with the bill and so we recommend that you certify the application. II. SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED BILL The bill is compri

November 7, 2007 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 07FISH Initiative Application A.G. file no: 663-08-0032 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act to restore fisheries conservation and habitat protection functions to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.” The purpose of the initiative is to partially rescind Governor Murkowski’s Executive Order No. 107, which took effect in 2003, the primary purpose of which was to tran

MEMORANDUM State of Alaska Department of Law To: The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor Date: September 27, 2007 File No.: 663-07-0179 Tel. No.: 465-3600 From: Michael A. Barnhill Senior Assistant Attorney General Labor and State Affairs – Juneau Re: Review of 07WTR2 Initiative Application I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act to protect Alaska’s clean water” (“07WTR2”). The bill proposed by this initiative is similar to the one proposed by 07WATR, which we concluded did not comply with the constitutiona

SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LAW 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FAX: (907)276-3697 September 18, 2007 Esther J. Cox, Chair, Alaska Board of Education and Early Development 7705 Highlander Drive Anchorage, AK 99518 Re: Request for Advisory Opinion: Conflicts of Interest AGO File No. 661-07-0014 Dear Ms. Cox: This letter responds to your request for an advisory opinion under AS 39.52.240(a) of the Executive Branch Ethics Act providing general guidance to members of the Board of Education a

August 8, 2007 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 07CASE Initiative Application A.G. file no: 663-07-0191 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: You have asked for additional review and analysis regarding potential First Amendment issues in 07CASE. This letter responds to your request. As your letter observes, in 07COGA we stated that there may be First Amendment issues with the bill’s scheme of public financing for electoral campaigns. 2007 Op. Att’y Gen. 14-15 n.12 (July 18; 663-07-0191). But we explained that at

SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-3697 August 3, 2007 Former Employee Re: Post-State Employment AGO File No. 661-07-0027 Dear Former Employee: This letter responds to your request for an advisory opinion under AS 39.52.250(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act regarding your eligibility to perform consulting services for Company A. You are employed by Consulting Firm and Company A is requesting that you undertake an investigation and re

July 19, 2007 Whitney H. Brewster Director, Division of Elections P.O. Box 110017 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0017 Re: Review of Applications for Recall of Irene Paul, Shelly Wilson, and Edward Gamble, Sr. A.G. file no.: 663-07-0197 Dear Ms. Brewster: You have asked for our opinion regarding the applications for petition for recall of three members of the Chatham School District (REAA # 18) regional school board. Those members are: Irene Paul, Shelly Wilson and Edward Gamble, Sr. Regional school board members are subject to recall under AS 14.08.081, which adopts by reference the rec

July 19, 2007 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 07CASE Initiative Application A.G. file no: 663-07-0191 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act establishing a program of public funding for campaigns for state elected offices, to be known as the Alaska Clean Elections Act.” (“07CASE”). We have completed our review and find that it complies with the requirements for certification. Accordingly, we recommend that you certify

July 18, 2007 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of 07COGA Initiative Application A.G. file no: 663-07-0191 Dear Lieutenant Governor Parnell: I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act establishing a program of public funding for campaigns for state elected offices, to be known as the Alaska Clean Elections Act, and amending the oil and gas production tax to levy and collect a surcharge on oil as a source of funding for the program.” (“07COGA”). We have complete

MEMORANDUM State of Alaska Department of Law To: The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Lieutenant Governor Date: File No.: June 21, 2007 663-07-0179 Tel. No.: 465-3600 From: Re: Michael A. Barnhill Review of 07WATR Initiative Senior Assistant Attorney General Application Labor and State Affairs – Juneau I. INTRODUCTION You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act to protect Alaska’s clean water” (“07WATR”). We have completed our review and find that the application does not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use

SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 WEST 4 TH AVENUE, SUITE 200 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501-5903 PHONE: (907)269-5100 FAX: (907)276-3697 June 21, 2007 Executive Director Re: Quarterly Ethics Report AGO File No. 661-07-0014 Dear Designated Ethics Supervisor: I recently reviewed your quarterly ethics report for January-March 2007 and the accompanying ethics disclosure from Employee. I compliment Employee on bringing his potential ethics concern to your attention and I do not disagree with your determination. I wanted to follow up with s

MEMORANDUM State of Alaska Department of Law TO: Carl Brady Chair, Board of the Trustees Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation DATE: June 18, 2007 FILE NO.: 661-07-0014 TEL. NO.: 269-5216 THRU Michael Burns Executive Director Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation FAX: FROM: Judy Bockmon Assistant Attorney General Opinions, Appeals and Ethics SUBJECT: Ethics Act Procedure for Addressing Conflicts of Interest Disclosed at Public Meetings of the Board of Trustees As we recently discussed, your quarterly report for the first quarter of 2007 and another inquiry suggested that the

DEPARTMENT OF LAW SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300 Phone: (907) 465-3600 Fax: (907) 465-2075 May 24, 2007 The Honorable Sarah Palin Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: HCS CSSB 123(FIN) -- relating to the public employees' and teachers' defined benefit retirement plans; relating to the public employees' and teachers' defined contribution retirement plans; relating to the judicial retirement system; relating to the health reimbursement arrangement plan for certain teachers and public employees; r

DEPARTMENT OF LAW SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300 Phone: (907) 465-3600 Fax: (907) 465-2075 May 17, 2007 The Honorable Sarah Palin Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S -- 2007 Ethics and Disclosure Reform Legislation Our file: 883-07-0036 Dear Governor Palin: We reviewed SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S, which would make substantial changes to Alaska's ethics and disclosure laws. The bill would increase disclosure requirements for state and municipal offices and impose more stringent ethics r

MEMORANDUM State of Alaska Department of Law TO: Linda Perez Director Office of the Governor Designated Ethics Supervisors Executive Branch Agencies DATE: May 11, 2007 FILE NO.: 661-07-0440 TEL. NO.: 907 269-5216 FAX: FROM: Judy Bockmon Assistant Attorney General Opinions, Appeals and Ethics SUBJECT: Kenai River Classic: Participation and Gift Disclosure In July, the Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) holds a fundraiser called the Kenai River Classic. In past years, state officers have been invited to attend at KRSA’s expense. We understand that some state offi

DEPARTMENT OF LAW SARAH PALIN, GOVERNOR P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300 Phone: (907) 465-3600 Fax: (907) 465-2075 April 30, 2007 The Honorable Sarah Palin Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: CSSB 61(FIN) am -- transferring funds to the public education fund; making supplemental and other appropriations; and amending appropriations Our file: 883-07-0017 Dear Governor Palin: At the request of your legislative office, we have reviewed CSSB 61 (FIN) am, transferring funds to the public education fund; making supp

MEMORANDUM State of Alaska Department of Law TO: Designated Ethics Supervisor DATE: April 3, 2007 FILE NO.: 661-07-xxxx TEL. NO.: 269-5216 SUBJECT: Ethics Disclosure of Director Re FROM: Judy Bockmon Assistant Attorney General Opinions, Appeals & Ethics Section Stock Interest in Parent Company of Company Under Contract with Division. You requested an advisory opinion under AS 39.52.240 addressing the ethics disclosure of a new division director in your agency. In this opinion, we address the information provided in the director’s March 18, 2007 Request for Ethics Dete

DEPARTMENT OF LAW CIVIL DIVISION SARAH PALIN GOVERNOR P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0300 Phone: (907) 465-3600 Fax: (907) 465-2075 March 29, 2007 The Honorable Sarah Palin Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: CSSB 82(FIN) -- making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations and amending the lapse dates of certain appropriations Our file: 883-07-0012 Dear Governor Palin: At the request of your legislative director, we have reviewed CSSB 82(FIN), making supplemental appropriations to the Department of Law, the Department