Alaska AG Opinions, 2009

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