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6 opinions issued in 2015.
Violence Against Women Act and tribal protection orders
Jul 30, 2015
July 30, 2015 Commissioner Gary Folger 5700 East Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507 450 Whittier Street PO Box 111200 Juneau, AK 99811 Re: Violence Against Women Act and tribal protection orders Our file: AN2013102606 Dear Commissioner Folger: You have requested an opinion on how the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2265 (“VAWA”), affects state enforcement of domestic violence protection orders. 1 Specifically, you have asked whether VAWA requires the State of Alaska to enforce tribal protection orders that are not registered as required by Alaska law. Although your question
15PFVR Ballot Measure Application Review
Jul 29, 2015
July 29, 2015 The Honorable Byron Mallott Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: 15PFVR Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. JU2015200441 Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott: You asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled: “An Act relating to the permanent fund dividend application and the registration of voters; and providing for an effective date” (hereafter, “15PFVR”). Because the application complies with the specific constitutional and statutory provisions governing the initiative process, we recommend that you certify the app
CCS HB 2001: Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget
Jun 24, 2015
June 24, 2015 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: CCS HB 2001: Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Our file: JU2015200430 Dear Governor Walker: At the request of your legislative director, we have reviewed CCS HB 2001, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; making appropriations for the operating expenses of the state's integrated mental health program; capitalizing funds and repealing appropriations; and making appropriations from the budget reserve fund u