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7 opinions issued in 2019.
Review of Application for Recall of Governor Michael J. Dunleavy
Nov 4, 2019
Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: (907) 269-5100 Fax: (907) 269-5110 November 4, 2019 Gail Fenumiai Director of Elections Alaska Division of Elections P.O. Box 110017 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0017 Re: Review of Application for Recall of Governor Michael J. Dunleavy AGO No. 2019200686 Dear Director Fenumiai: You have asked for the Department of Law’s opinion regarding the application for recall of Governor Dunleavy that was received by your office on September 5, 2019. Alaska Statute 15.45.540 requires the di
190GTX Ballot Measure Application Review
Oct 16, 2019
Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 Oct ober 14 , 2 019 The Honorable Kevin Meyer Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 19OGTX Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2019200671 Dear Lieutenant Governor Meyer: You asked us to review an application for an initiative bill entitled: An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax, tax payments, and tax credits. (19OGTX). Despite the seemingly simple and straightforward title of the initiative bill, the language of the bill i
Constitutionality of Alaska Hire
Oct 3, 2019
Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: (907) 269-5100 Fax: (907) 269-5110 October 3 , 2019 The Honorable Michael J. Dunleavy Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0001 Re: Constitutionality of Alaska Hire Dear Governor Dunleavy: You have asked for a legal opinion on whether section AS 36.10.150 of the State’s resident preference law, known as Alaska Hire, is consistent with the United States and Alaska Constitutions. Simply stated, Alaska Hire requires certain private employers to hire a f