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Lawmakers debate tightening campaign disclosure rules, bundling and 'reasonably known' thresholds

Alaska House State Affairs Committee · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Representative Kevin McCabe reintroduced HB 371 to expand reporting and require Alaska addresses for groups active in state elections; members pressed for clearer language on bundling, a $10,000 threshold, and how 'reasonably known' would work in practice.

Representative Kevin McCabe told the committee HB 371 aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in Alaska elections by requiring organizations active in state elections to establish a physical Alaska address, tightening reporting for contributions and expenditures and disclosing when independent-expenditure groups draw substantial funding from outside Alaska.

McCabe said the bill would improve disclosure for bundled…

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