Title 24 — Legislature and Lobbying
16 chapters · 304 sections in this title.
AS 24.55.060 Compensation.
0.1K chars
The ombudsman is entitled to receive an annual salary equal to a step in Range 26 on the salary schedule set out in AS 39.27.011(a).
AS 24.55.070 Staff and delegation.
1.0K chars
(a) The ombudsman shall appoint a person to serve as acting ombudsman in the absence of the ombudsman. The ombudsman shall also appoint assistants and clerical personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (b) The ombudsman may delegate to the assistants any of…
AS 24.55.080 Office facilities and administration.
1.1K chars
(a) Subject to restrictions and limitations imposed by the executive director of the Legislative Affairs Agency, the administrative facilities and services of the Legislative Affairs Agency, including computer, data processing, and teleconference facilities, may be made available…
AS 24.55.090 Procedure.
0.5K chars
Article 2. Jurisdiction and Initiation of Investigations. (a) The ombudsman shall, by regulations adopted under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), establish procedures for receiving and processing complaints, conducting investigations, reporting findings, and ensuring that …
AS 24.55.100 Jurisdiction.
0.2K chars
(a) The ombudsman has jurisdiction to investigate the administrative acts of agencies. (b) The ombudsman may exercise the ombudsman's powers without regard to the finality of an administrative act.
AS 24.55.110 Investigation of complaints.
0.8K chars
The ombudsman shall investigate any complaint that is an appropriate subject for investigation under AS 24.55.150, unless the ombudsman reasonably believes that (1) there is presently available an adequate remedy for the grievance stated in the complaint; (2) the complaint relate…
AS 24.55.120 Investigation on the ombudsman's motion.
0.2K chars
The ombudsman may investigate the administrative act of an agency on the ombudsman's own motion if the ombudsman reasonably believes that it is an appropriate subject for investigation under AS 24.55.150.
AS 24.55.130 Notice to complainant.
0.4K chars
(a) If the ombudsman decides not to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall inform the complainant of that decision and shall state the reasons. (b) If the ombudsman decides to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the complainant of the decision. (c) Notice gi…
AS 24.55.140 Notice to the agency.
0.4K chars
Article 3. Investigations. If the ombudsman decides to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the agency of the intention to investigate unless the ombudsman believes that advance notice will unduly hinder the investigation or make it ineffectual. Notice given under …
AS 24.55.150 Appropriate subjects for investigation.
0.6K chars
(a) An appropriate subject for investigation by the ombudsman is an administrative act of an agency that the ombudsman has reason to believe might be (1) contrary to law; (2) unreasonable, unfair, oppressive, arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or unnecessarily discrim…
AS 24.55.160 Investigation procedures; privileged communications.
1.4K chars
(a) In an investigation, the ombudsman may (1) make inquiries and obtain information considered necessary; (2) enter without notice to inspect the premises of an agency, but only when agency personnel are present; (3) hold private hearings; and (4) notwithstanding other provision…
AS 24.55.170 Powers.
0.8K chars
Article 4. Procedure and Reports After Investigation. (a) Subject to the privileges that witnesses have in the courts of this state, the ombudsman may compel by subpoena, at a specified time and place, the (1) appearance and sworn testimony of a person who the ombudsman reasonabl…
AS 24.55.180 Consultation.
0.4K chars
Before giving an opinion or recommendation that is critical of an agency or person, the ombudsman shall consult with that agency or person. The ombudsman may make a preliminary opinion or recommendation available to the agency or person for review, but the preliminary opinion or …
AS 24.55.190 Procedure after investigation.
1.2K chars
(a) The ombudsman shall report the opinion and recommendations of the ombudsman to an agency if the ombudsman finds, after investigation, that (1) a matter should be further considered by the agency; (2) an administrative act should be modified or cancelled; (3) a statute or regu…
AS 24.55.200 Publication of recommendations.
0.3K chars
Within a reasonable amount of time after the ombudsman reports the opinion and recommendations to an agency the ombudsman may present the opinion and recommendations to the governor, the legislature, a grand jury, the public or any of these. The ombudsman shall include with the o…
AS 24.55.210 Notice to the complainant.
0.1K chars
After a reasonable time has elapsed, the ombudsman shall notify the complainant of the actions taken by the ombudsman and by the agency.
AS 24.55.220 Misconduct by agency personnel.
0.4K chars
Article 5. Miscellaneous. If the ombudsman believes there is a breach of duty or misconduct by an officer or employee of an agency in the conduct of the officer's or employee's official duties, the ombudsman shall refer the matter to the chief executive officer of the agency or, …
AS 24.55.230 Annual report.
0.2K chars
The ombudsman shall submit to the public an annual report of the ombudsman's activities under this chapter and notify the legislature that the report is available.
AS 24.55.240 Judicial review.
0.1K chars
A proceeding or decision of the ombudsman may be reviewed in superior court only to determine if it is contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
AS 24.55.250 Immunity of the ombudsman.
0.2K chars
A civil action may not be brought against the ombudsman or a member of the ombudsman's staff for anything done, said, or omitted in performing the ombudsman's duties or responsibilities under this chapter.
AS 24.55.260 Ombudsman's privilege not to testify or disclose documents.
0.9K chars
(a) The ombudsman and staff of the ombudsman may not testify or be deposed in a judicial or administrative proceeding regarding matters coming to their attention in the exercise of their official duties, except as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (b) Th…
AS 24.55.270 Letters to or from ombudsman.
0.3K chars
A letter to the ombudsman from a person held in custody by an agency shall be forwarded immediately, unopened, to the ombudsman. A letter from the ombudsman to a person held in custody by an agency shall be delivered immediately, unopened, to the person.
AS 24.55.275 Procurement procedures.
0.7K chars
The ombudsman shall adopt by regulation procurement procedures that are appropriate for the office of the ombudsman and that are similar to those adopted by the legislative council under AS 36.30.020, as they may be amended from time to time. The procedures shall be followed by t…
AS 24.55.280 Time for judicial review of agency action.
0.1K chars
This chapter in no way extends the time limit in which judicial review of agency action must be sought.
AS 24.55.290 Penalty.
0.3K chars
Article 6. General Provisions. A person who wilfully hinders the lawful actions of the ombudsman or the staff of the ombudsman, or who wilfully refuses to comply with their lawful demands, or who wilfully violates AS 24.55.270, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is pu…
AS 24.55.300 Administrative Procedure Act.
0.2K chars
The administrative acts of the ombudsman are not subject to the provisions of AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), except as provided in AS 24.55.090.
AS 24.55.310 Conflict of interest. [Repealed, § 42 ch 127 SLA 1992.]
0.0K chars
[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 24.55.320 Municipalities and school districts.
1.2K chars
A municipality or school district may elect to become subject to the jurisdiction of the ombudsman appointed under this chapter. If a municipality or school district so elects, it shall notify the ombudsman of that election and shall thereafter be considered an agency for the pur…
AS 24.55.330 Definitions.
1.8K chars
In this chapter, (1) “administrative act” means an action, omission, decision, recommendation, practice, policy, or procedure of an agency, but does not include the preparation or presentation of legislation or the substantive content of a judicial order, decision, or opinion; (2…
AS 24.55.340 Short title.
0.0K chars
This chapter may be cited as The Ombudsman Act.
AS 24.60.010 Legislative findings and purpose.
2.6K chars
The legislature finds that (1) high moral and ethical standards among public servants in the legislative branch of government are essential to assure the trust, respect, and confidence of the people of this state; (2) a fair and open government requires that legislators and legis…
AS 24.60.020 Applicability; relationship to common law and other laws.
1.0K chars
Article 2. Standards of Conduct. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this chapter applies to a member of the legislature, to a legislative employee, and to public members of the committee. This chapter does not apply to (1) a former member of the legislature or t…
AS 24.60.030 Prohibited conduct and conflicts of interest.
13.0K chars
(a) A legislator or legislative employee may not (1) solicit, agree to accept, or accept a benefit other than official compensation for the performance of public duties; this paragraph may not be construed to prohibit (A) lawful solicitation for and acceptance of campaign contrib…
AS 24.60.031 Restrictions on fund raising.
3.5K chars
(a) A legislative employee may not (1) on a day when either house of the legislature is in regular or special session, solicit or accept a contribution or a promise or pledge to make a contribution for a campaign for state or municipal office; however, a legislative employee may,…
AS 24.60.033 Restrictions on employee candidacies.
0.1K chars
A legislative employee may not file a letter of intent to become a candidate or file a declaration of candidacy for the legislature.
AS 24.60.035 Protection of whistle blowers.
0.6K chars
A legislator or legislative employee may not, directly or indirectly, subject a person who reports to the committee or another government entity conduct the person reasonably believes is a violation of this chapter or another state law, to reprisal, harassment, or discrimination.…
AS 24.60.037 Open meetings guidelines.
3.2K chars
(a) A meeting of a legislative body is open to the public in accordance with the open meetings guidelines established in this section. A legislator may not participate in a meeting held in violation of these open meetings guidelines. (b) For purposes of the legislative open meeti…
AS 24.60.039 Discrimination prohibited.
0.5K chars
(a) A legislator or legislative employee may not engage in acts of discrimination in violation of AS 18.80.220. (b) If a person files a complaint with the committee under AS 24.60.170 alleging a violation of this section, the committee may refer the complainant to the State Commi…
AS 24.60.040 Contracts or leases.
2.6K chars
(a) A legislator or legislative employee, or a member of the immediate family of a legislator or legislative employee, may not be a party to or have an interest in a state contract or lease unless the contract or lease is let under AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code) or, for agenci…
AS 24.60.045 Hazardous waste contracts. [Repealed, § 42 ch 127 SLA 1992.]
0.0K chars
[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 24.60.050 State programs and loans.
3.9K chars
(a) A legislator or legislative employee may, without disclosure to the committee, participate in a state benefit program or receive a loan from the state if the program or loan is generally available to members of the public, is subject to fixed, objective eligibility standards,…
AS 24.60.060 Confidential information.
0.6K chars
(a) A legislator, legislative employee, or public member of the committee may not knowingly make an unauthorized disclosure of information that is made confidential by law and that the person acquired in the course of official duties. A person who violates this section is subject…
AS 24.60.070 Disclosure of close economic associations.
2.3K chars
(a) A legislator or legislative employee shall disclose to the committee, which shall maintain a public record of the disclosure and forward the disclosure to the respective house for inclusion in the journal, the formation or maintenance of a close economic association involving…
AS 24.60.075 Compassionate gift exemption.
1.2K chars
(a) Notwithstanding AS 24.45.121 and AS 24.60.080, a person may give a compassionate gift to a legislator or legislative employee, and a legislator or a legislative employee may solicit, receive, or accept a compassionate gift from a person, subject to the limitations in (b) — (e…
AS 24.60.080 Gifts.
9.9K chars
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a legislator or legislative employee may not (1) solicit, accept, or receive, directly or indirectly, a gift worth $250 or more, whether in the form of money, services, a loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, promise, or other…
AS 24.60.085 Restrictions on earned income and honoraria.
1.3K chars
(a) A legislator or legislative employee may not (1) seek or accept compensation for personal services that is significantly greater than the value of the services rendered taking into account the higher rates generally charged by specialists in a profession; or (2) accept a paym…
AS 24.60.090 Nepotism.
1.1K chars
(a) An individual who is related to a member of the legislature may not be employed for compensation (1) during the legislative session in the house in which the legislator is a member, (2) by an agency of the legislature established under AS 24.20, (3) in either house during the…
AS 24.60.100 Representation.
0.7K chars
A legislator or legislative employee who represents another person for compensation before an agency, board, or commission of the state shall disclose the name of the person represented, the subject matter of the representation, and the body before which the representation is to …
AS 24.60.105 Deadlines for filing disclosures; requests to refrain from disclosure.
2.2K chars
(a) When a legislator or legislative employee is required to file a disclosure under this chapter and a date by which the disclosure must be filed is not otherwise set by statute, the deadline for filing the disclosure shall be 30 days after the commencement of the matter or inte…
AS 24.60.110 Action on a conflict of interest. [Repealed, § 42 ch 127 SLA 1992.]
0.0K chars
[Repealed or reserved.]