Petition Status Find information about active and inactive petitions, including initiative, referendum, and recall petitions. Search Petitions Petition Type (Required) * Initiative Recall Referendum Status (Optional) Petition Year (Optional) Petition Year (Optional) Petition Topic Petition Topic All Petition IDs Your request returned multiple entries, please select an ID to view * Your request returned multiple entries, please select an ID to view * Petition Topic (Short Title) Submit Reset form If you are human, leave this field blank. Your search returned 163 results. Return to Petitions page. An initiative to decriminalize and regulate cannabis. Initiative Id: 01CANB | AG File Number: 663-01-0168 State: Inactive Petition Status: Application denied Primary Sponsors Timothy Hinterberger, Randall Paterson, Jerry Rohacek Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on April 11, 2001. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on April 11, 2001. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on April 19, 2001. The application did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative; therefore, was denied on July 6, 2001. An act providing for taxation of certain commercial ship vessels, pertaining to certain vessel activities and related to ship vessel operation taking place in the marine waters of the State of Alaska. Initiative Id: 01CRUZ State: Inactive Petition Status: Petition withdrawn by Initiative Committee Primary Sponsors Mark R. McCaughan, Gershon Cohen, Karen Jettmar Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on April 24, 2001. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on April 24, 2001. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on April 25, 2001. The petition application was withdrawn at the request of the sponsors on June 19, 2001. An initiative providing for local control of property assessment and taxation. Initiative Id: 01LPTX | AG File Number: 663-01-0133 State: Inactive Petition Status: Application denied Primary Sponsors James P. Jacobson, Kristie Wise, Uwe Kalenka Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on January 31, 2001. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on January 31, 2001. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on February 23, 2001. The application did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative; therefore, was denied on February 7, 2001. An initiative changing the location of legislative sessions. Initiative Id: 01MOVE | AG File Number: 663-01-0157 State: Inactive Petition Status: Petition withdrawn by Initiative Committee Primary Sponsors Mark Chryson, James A. Nelson, Uwe Kalenka Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on March 23, 2001. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on March 23, 2001. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on March 30, 2001. The application was certified on June 8, 2001. The petition application was withdrawn at the request of the sponsors on June 14, 2001. An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends. Initiative Id: 01PCOR | AG File Number: 663-01-0200 State: Inactive Petition Status: Application denied Primary Sponsors Brian K. Brubaker; Lisa A. Villano; Ian Olson Petition Details Not on ballot. The petition application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on June 20, 2001. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on June 21, 2001 for review and verification of signatures. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of signatures on June 28, 2001. Legal review was received from the Department of Law on July 20, 2001. The application did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative; therefore, was denied on July 23, 2001. A lawsuit was filed August 22, 2001 in the 4th Judicial District, Superior Court by sponsors challenging the denial. An initiative providing for local control of property assessment and taxation. Initiative Id: 01PRTX | AG File Number: 663-01-0156 State: Inactive Petition Status: Petition was not filed by the one year deadline and therefore has no force or effect Primary Sponsors Uwe Kalenka, Kristie Wise and James P. Jacobson Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. The petition application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on March 23, 2001. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on March 23, 2001 for review and verification of signatures. Notification that the Division of Elections verified 100 signatures of qualified voters was received on March 30, 2001. Legal review was received from the Department of Law on May 3, 2001. The application was certified on June 8, 2001. Petition booklets were distributed to the initiative committee on July 2, 2001. In accordance with AS 15.45.140, the initiative petition must be filed by July 2, 2002. The initiative was not filed by the July 2, 2002 deadline and therefore has no force or effect. Following is the petition booklets’ summary language: Municipal Property Assessment and Taxation This bill sets the value of property at the price that it would bring in an open market between a willing buyer and seller who know the property and current price levels. It allows local governments to set up classes of property based on use. Tax standards and mill rates may differ between classes of property. The bill allows local governments to limit both assessments and taxes. It also allows for property to be exempt in whole or in part from taxes. It allows voters to classify property based on use, and limit assessment and taxation, by local initiative. An initiative allowing citizens to vote by registering up to and including on the day of elections (same day registration) Initiative Id: 01SDRG | AG File Number: 663-01-0169 State: Inactive Petition Status: Petition was not filed by the one year deadline and therefore has no force or effect Primary Sponsors Al Anders, Len Karpinski, Soren Wuerth Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. The petition application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on April 10, 2001. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on April 11, 2001 for review and verification of signatures. Notification that the Division of Elections verified 100 signatures of qualified voters was received on April 24, 2001. Legal review was received from the Department of Law on May 10, 2001. The application was certified on June 8, 2001. Petition booklets were distributed to the initiative committee on June 22, 2001. In accordance with AS 15.45.140, the initiative petition must be filed by June 22, 2002. The initiative was not filed by the June 22, 2002 deadline and therefore has no force or effect. Following is the petition booklets’ summary language: Initiative Allowing Same-Day Voter Registration This bill would remove the requirement that persons be registered to vote 30 days before an election in order to vote in that election. The bill would allow people who are otherwise qualified to vote to register to vote at any time before an election. The bill would also allow these persons to register to vote at the polls on election day. The bill applies to state and municipal elections. An initiative amending the election process for election of governor and lieutenant governor of Alaska, by adopting preferential, ranked-choice, or instant run-off voting, repealing conflicting statutes, and providing for severability. Initiative Id: 00ELEC | AG File Number: 663-01-0091 State: Inactive Petition Status: Application denied Primary Sponsors Mano Frey, Julie Kitka, Jim Sampson Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on November 9, 2000. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on November 9, 2000. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on December 14, 2000. The application did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative; therefore, was denied on February 28, 2001. An Act entitled The Family Land Entitlement Act Initiative Id: 00FLMA | AG File Number: 663-00-0101 State: Inactive Petition Status: Application denied Primary Sponsors Mike Beirne, Dick Randolph, Stan Thompson Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on January 7, 2000. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on January 10, 2000. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on February 23, 2000. The application did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative; therefore, was denied on February 23, 2000. An Act Relating to Management of Game. Initiative Id: 00GAME | AG File Number: 663-00-0182 State: Inactive Petition Status: Proposition appeared on ballot Primary Sponsors Joel Bennett, Jim Thompson, Lowell Thomas, Jr. The initiative appeared on the November 7, 2000 election ballot and was approved by a vote of: YES – 147,408 NO – 127,883 Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Ballot Information 00GAME ballot language (pdf) Petition Details Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on May 8, 2000. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on May 8, 2000. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on May 9, 2000. The application was certified on May 11, 2000. Petition booklets were issued to the initiative committee on May 12, 2000. The one year filing deadline was May 12, 2001. The petition was submitted to the Division of Elections on July 28, 2000. Lieutenant Governor Ulmer certified the petition for this initiative as properly filed on August 22, 2000. An Act increasing the alcoholic beverage tax; and providing Initiative Id: 99ATAX State: Inactive Petition Status: Supreme Court ruled – petition will not appear on ballot Primary Sponsors James A. Crary, Matt Felix, Joan Diamond Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on June 8, 1999. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on June 8, 1999. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on June 16, 1999. The application was certified on July 16, 1999. Petition booklets were issued to the initiative committee on July 27, 1999. The one year filing deadline was July 27, 2000. February 28, 2000 the Superior Court of Alaska ruled that this initiative is unconstitutional. An Act requiring placement before the qualified voters of the state, at the next statewide election, a question advising the Legislature as to whether it should propose an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska guaranteeing the Permanent Funds Earnings shall be used solely for dividends and for inflation proofing the principle of the Permanent Fund, and requiring approval by a majority vote of the registered votes before the Permanent Funds Earnings are used for any other purpose. Initiative Id: 99EARN | AG File Number: 663-00-0020 State: Inactive Petition Status: Application denied Primary Sponsors James A. Crary, Matt Felix, Joan Diamond Sponsors Proposed Bill Language PDF Download HTML version Petition Details Not on ballot. Application was received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on July 13, 1999. A copy of the application and signatures were sent to the Department of Law and Division of Elections on July 13, 1999. The Division of Elections determined that there were a sufficient number of sponsor signatures on July 22, 1999. The application did not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative; therefore, was denied on July 29, 1999. «Previous Page 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 14 Next Page»