Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 15.45.030 (2026)
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Sec. 15.45.030. Form of application.
The application must include the
(1) proposed bill;
(2) printed name, the signature, the address, and a numerical identifier of not fewer than 100 qualified voters who will serve as sponsors; each signature page must include a statement that the sponsors are qualified voters who signed the application with the proposed bill attached; and
(3) designation of an initiative committee consisting of three of the sponsors who subscribed to the application and represent all sponsors and subscribers in matters relating to the initiative; the designation must include the name, mailing address, and signature of each committee member.
The application must include the
(1) proposed bill;
(2) printed name, the signature, the address, and a numerical identifier of not fewer than 100 qualified voters who will serve as sponsors; each signature page must include a statement that the sponsors are qualified voters who signed the application with the proposed bill attached; and
(3) designation of an initiative committee consisting of three of the sponsors who subscribed to the application and represent all sponsors and subscribers in matters relating to the initiative; the designation must include the name, mailing address, and signature of each committee member.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1974–2026 · leading case: Alaskans for a Common Language, Inc. v. Kritz, 3 P.3d 906 (Alaska 2000).
Alaskans for a Common Language, Inc. v. Kritz, 3 P.3d 906 (Alaska 2000). “XI, § 2; AS 15.45.030. The application must also include three sponsors designated as an "initiative committee" who represent the sponsors and subscribers in all matters relating to the initiative.”
Kevin Meyer, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alaska & State of Alaska, Div. of Elections v. Alaskans for Better Elections, 465 P.3d 477 (Alaska 2020). “”); see also AS 15.45.030 (setting out form of initiative application); AS 15.”
Kohlhaas v. State, Off. of the Lieutenant Governor, 147 P.3d 714 (Alaska 2006). “The Department of Law reviewed the petition application for compliance with AS 15.45.030 1 and AS 15.45.040. 2 It advised the lieutenant governor that the initiative does not comply with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the use of the initiative.”
Kodiak Island Borough v. Mahoney, 71 P.3d 896 (Alaska 2003). “140; AS 15.45.030 & .080. 8 . AS 29.26.140; AS 15.”
McAlpine v. Univ. of Alaska, 762 P.2d 81 (Alaska 1988). “See AS 15.45.030(3). Second, under the Engstrom interpretation, the thirty-day limitation period only applies to a determination that an initiative is not proper.”
Resource Dev. Council for Alaska, Inc.; Alaska Trucking Ass'n, Inc.; Alaska Miners Ass'n, Inc.; Associated Gen. Contractors of Alaska; Alaska Chamber; & Alaska Support Indus. All. v. Kevin Meyer, in his Off. Capacity as Lt. Governor of the State of Alaska; Gail Fenumiai, in her Capacity as Direction of the Alaska Div. of Elections; the State of Alaska, Div. of Elections; & Vote Yes for Alaska's Fair Share, Vote Yes for Alaska's Fair Share v. Resource Dev. Council for Alaska, Inc.; Alaska Trucking Ass'n, Inc.; Alaska Miners Ass'n, Inc.; Associated Gen. Contractors of Alaska; Alaska Chamber; & Alaska Support Indus. All. v. Kevin Meyer, in his Off. Capacity as Lt. Governor of the State of Alaska; Gail Fenumiai, in her Capacity as Direction of the Alaska Div. of Elections; the State of Alaska, Div. of Elections, 494 P.3d 541 (Alaska 2021). “070 (“Review of application for certification”); AS 15.45.030 (“Form of application”); AS 15.”
Boucher v. Engstrom, 528 P.2d 456 (Alaska 1974). “Under AS 15.45.030, the application must set forth the proposed bill, furnish the names of three sponsors to serve as an initiative committee, and contain the signatures of not less than 100 qualified voters who are designated as sponsors.”
State of Alaska, Off. of Lieutenant Governor, Div. of Elections, & Kevin Meyer, in an Off. capacity v. Vote Yes for Alaska's Fair Share, 478 P.3d 679 (Alaska 2021). “020; see also AS 15.45.030 (listing initiative application requirements, including that application contain proposed bill and designate three-sponsor committee); AS 15.”
Kohlhaas v. State, Off. of the Lieutenant Governor, 223 P.3d 105 (Alaska 2010). “The attorney general's office reviewed the petition application for compliance with the statutes that govern Alaska's initiative process, AS 15.45.030 2 and AS 15.45.040 3 It advised then-Lieutenant Governor Loren Le-man that the initiative did not comply with the constitutional…”
Alaska Policy Forum v. Alaska Pub. Offices Comm'n; Yes on 2 for Better Elections; & Protect My Ballot (Alaska 2026). “020 (providing for filing application for initiative with lieutenant governor); see also AS 15.45.030–.140 (describing process for filing of application for initiative and obtaining signatures to have proposition placed on ballot).”
— Alaska Stat. § 15.45.030(3) — 2 cases
McAlpine v. Univ. of Alaska, 762 P.2d 81 (Alaska 1988). “See AS 15.45.030(3). Second, under the Engstrom interpretation, the thirty-day limitation period only applies to a determination that an initiative is not proper.”
Kevin Meyer, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alaska & State of Alaska, Div. of Elections v. Alaskans for Better Elections, 465 P.3d 477 (Alaska 2020). “”); see also AS 15.45.030 (setting out form of initiative application); AS 15.”
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