Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 15.45.110 (2026)
Circulation of petition; prohibitions and penalty
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Sec. 15.45.110. Circulation of petition; prohibitions and penalty.
(a) The petitions may be circulated throughout the state only in person.
(b) [Repealed, § 92 ch 82 SLA 2000.]
(c) A circulator may not receive payment or agree to receive payment that is greater than $1 a signature, and a person or an organization may not pay or agree to pay an amount that is greater than $1 a signature, for the collection of signatures on a petition.
(d) A person or organization may not knowingly pay, offer to pay, or cause to be paid money or other valuable thing to a person to sign or refrain from signing a petition.
(e) A person or organization that violates (c) or (d) of this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(f) In this section,
(1) “organization” has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900;
(2) “other valuable thing” has the meaning given in AS 15.56.030(d);
(3) “person” has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900.
(a) The petitions may be circulated throughout the state only in person.
(b) [Repealed, § 92 ch 82 SLA 2000.]
(c) A circulator may not receive payment or agree to receive payment that is greater than $1 a signature, and a person or an organization may not pay or agree to pay an amount that is greater than $1 a signature, for the collection of signatures on a petition.
(d) A person or organization may not knowingly pay, offer to pay, or cause to be paid money or other valuable thing to a person to sign or refrain from signing a petition.
(e) A person or organization that violates (c) or (d) of this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(f) In this section,
(1) “organization” has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900;
(2) “other valuable thing” has the meaning given in AS 15.56.030(d);
(3) “person” has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7
cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2000–2025 · leading case: 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).
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). “130 imposes a number of requirements on the process, including that circulators certify their compliance with AS 15.45.110(c). Alaska Statute 15.45.130 states, in relevant part: Before being filed, each petition shall be certified by an affidavit by the person who personally…”
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., & Kevin Meyer, in his Off. capacity as Lt. Governor of the State of Alaska Gail Fenumiai, in her Off. capacity of Dir. of the Alaska Div. of Elections & State of Alaska, Div. of Elections, 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., & Kevin Meyer, in his Off. capacity as Lt. Governor of the State of Alaska Gail Fenumiai, in her Off. capacity of Dir. of the Alaska Div. of Elections & State of Alaska, Div. of Elections, 539 P.3d 482 (Alaska 2023). “-6- 7674 explained that the statute was unconstitutional because “the prohibition on payment greater than $1 per signature under AS 15.45.110(c) is an unconstitutional restriction on free speech protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.”
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). “090 (regarding petition preparation); AS 15.45.110 (regarding circulating petitions for signatures).”
North West Cruiseship Ass'n of Alaska v. State, Off. of Lieutenant Governor, Div. of Elections, 145 P.3d 573 (Alaska 2006). “AS 15.45.110. . AS 15.45.140. . AS 15.45.”
Alaskans for a Common Language, Inc. v. Kritz, 3 P.3d 906 (Alaska 2000). “See AS 15.45.110. If they collect enough signatures the proposition is placed on the ballot.”
La Quen Naay Elizabeth Med. Crow, Amber Lee, & Kevin Mcgee v. Dir. Carol Beecher, in her Off. Capacity, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, in her Off. Capacity, & the State of Alaska, Div. of Elections v. Dr. Arthur Matthias, Phillip Izon, & Jamie R. Donley (Alaska 2025). “105; (2) that the person is the only circulator of that petition; (3) that the signatures were made in the circulator’s actual presence; (4) that, to the best of the circulator’s knowledge, the signatures are the signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be; (5)…”
La Quen Naay Elizabeth Med. Crow, Amber Lee, & Kevin Mcgee v. Dir. Carol Beecher, in her Off. Capacity, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, in her Off. Capacity, & the State of Alaska, Div. of Elections v. Dr. Arthur Matthias, Phillip Izon, & Jamie R. Donley (Alaska 2025). “105; (2) that the person is the only circulator of that petition; (3) that the signatures were made in the circulator’s actual presence; (4) that, to the best of the circulator’s knowledge, the signatures are the signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be; (5)…”
— Alaska Stat. § 15.45.110(c) — 2 cases
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). “130 imposes a number of requirements on the process, including that circulators certify their compliance with AS 15.45.110(c). Alaska Statute 15.45.130 states, in relevant part: Before being filed, each petition shall be certified by an affidavit by the person who personally…”
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., & Kevin Meyer, in his Off. capacity as Lt. Governor of the State of Alaska Gail Fenumiai, in her Off. capacity of Dir. of the Alaska Div. of Elections & State of Alaska, Div. of Elections, 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., & Kevin Meyer, in his Off. capacity as Lt. Governor of the State of Alaska Gail Fenumiai, in her Off. capacity of Dir. of the Alaska Div. of Elections & State of Alaska, Div. of Elections, 539 P.3d 482 (Alaska 2023). “-6- 7674 explained that the statute was unconstitutional because “the prohibition on payment greater than $1 per signature under AS 15.45.110(c) is an unconstitutional restriction on free speech protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.”
— Alaska Stat. § 15.45.110(d) — 2 cases
La Quen Naay Elizabeth Med. Crow, Amber Lee, & Kevin Mcgee v. Dir. Carol Beecher, in her Off. Capacity, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, in her Off. Capacity, & the State of Alaska, Div. of Elections v. Dr. Arthur Matthias, Phillip Izon, & Jamie R. Donley (Alaska 2025). “105; (2) that the person is the only circulator of that petition; (3) that the signatures were made in the circulator’s actual presence; (4) that, to the best of the circulator’s knowledge, the signatures are the signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be; (5)…”
La Quen Naay Elizabeth Med. Crow, Amber Lee, & Kevin Mcgee v. Dir. Carol Beecher, in her Off. Capacity, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, in her Off. Capacity, & the State of Alaska, Div. of Elections v. Dr. Arthur Matthias, Phillip Izon, & Jamie R. Donley (Alaska 2025). “105; (2) that the person is the only circulator of that petition; (3) that the signatures were made in the circulator’s actual presence; (4) that, to the best of the circulator’s knowledge, the signatures are the signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be; (5)…”
— Alaska Stat. § 15.45.110(e) — 1 case
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). “130 imposes a number of requirements on the process, including that circulators certify their compliance with AS 15.45.110(c). Alaska Statute 15.45.130 states, in relevant part: Before being filed, each petition shall be certified by an affidavit by the person who personally…”
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