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Alaska Measure 1, Affirm Limits on Annual State Appropriations Amendment (1986)
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| Topic Revenue and spending limits |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Alaska Measure 1 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Alaska on November 4, 1986. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported affirming the constitutional amendment adopted in 1982 that limits annual state appropriations to $2.5 billion, adjusted for inflation and population since 1981, with exemptions for certain appropriations and the ability to exceed the limit with voter approval or in a declared disaster. |
A "no" vote opposed affirming the constitutional amendment adopted in 1982 that limits annual state appropriations to $2.5 billion, adjusted for inflation and population since 1981, with exemptions for certain appropriations and the ability to exceed the limit with voter approval or in a declared disaster. |
Election results
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119,775 | 71.01% | ||
| No | 48,909 | 28.99% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 1 was as follows:
| “ | Ballot Measure No. 1 Reconsideration of Constitutional Amendment Limiting Increase in Appropriations (2d FCCSSJR 4; Leg. Res. 1, FSSLA 1981) In 1982, the voters adopted an amendment to the Alaska Constitution which limits the amount of money that the legislature may appropriate. The 1982 amendment provided for reconsideration of the limit by the voters at this general election. Article IX, sec. 15, of the Alaska Constitution limits appropriations for a fiscal year to $2.5 billion, adjusted annually for changes in population and inflation since 1981. At least one-third of the limitation amount is reserved for appropriations for capital projects and state loan programs. The remainder (up to two-thirds) may be spent for governmental operations. Appropriations to the Alaska Permanent Fund and appropriations or bond authorizations for capital projects may exceed this limit if they are not vetoed by the governor and are approved by the voters. The limit could also be exceeded to meet a state of disaster declared by the governor. The limit would not apply to appropriations for permanent fund dividends, general obligation bond payments, or for appropriations from revenue bond proceeds. | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Alaska Constitution
A two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber of the Alaska State Legislature during one legislative session to refer a constitutional amendment to the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 27 votes in the Alaska House of Representatives and 14 votes in the Alaska State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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Footnotes
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State of Alaska Juneau (capital) |
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