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Dedicated Highway and Harbor Funds
Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a highway fund and a harbor fund.
Updated: March 7, 2000
1: The first section of this resolution repeals Article IX, Section 7 of the Constitution. It readopts all provisions of Section 7 with minor stylistic changes and specifies the exact date for continuance of any dedications that existed at the date of ratification by the people of Alaska. Article IX is also amended adding three new sections.
2: The second section of this resolution adds language creating a Highway Fund-Section 18. All revenues received after June 30, 2001 from State of Alaska taxes on fuel used for vehicles used on the state's roadways, less administrative costs, shall be placed in a highway fund. The legislature may appropriate money from this fund only for the maintenance costs of these roadways that are maintained by the state or local government. This section does not apply to revenue received from taxes that the state collects on behalf of a local government. The fund shall be properly managed and all earnings shall be deposited into the fund. All other appropriations from this fund may be made with a three-fifths vote of the members of each house of the Legislature.
3: Continuing with the second section, this resolution adds language creating a Harbor Fund-Section 19. All revenues received after June 30, 2001 from State of Alaska taxes on fuel used in and on watercraft shall be placed in a harbor fund. The legislature may appropriate money from the fund only for the construction and improvement of harbor facilities maintained by the state or local government. This section does not apply to revenue received from taxes that the state collects on behalf of a local government. The fund shall be properly managed and all earnings shall be deposited into the fund. All other appropriations from this fund may be made with a three-fifths vote of the members of each house of the Legislature.
4: Continuing, this resolution adds language creating a Marine Highway Fund-Section 20. All revenues received after June 30, 2001 that is generated from the operation of the Alaska Marine Highway System, shall be placed in a marine highway fund. The Legislature may appropriate money from the marine highway fund only for the maintenance and operational costs of the marine vessels and facilities of the Alaska Marine Highway System. The fund shall be properly managed and all earnings shall be deposited into the fund. All other appropriations from this fund may be made with a three-fifths vote of the members of each house of the Legislature.
5: The third section of this resolution is the mechanism by which this resolution would be placed before the voters at the next general election for their consideration.