HB163 establishes Election Day as a holiday, modifies election dates, and changes terms for municipal and school board officials.

HB163 declares Election Day, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, as a holiday in Alaska. It mandates that special elections must occur not sooner than 60 days after petition certification, and if no election is scheduled within 180 days, the governing body must order a special election. The bill also adjusts the terms of office for municipal mayors, school board members, and utility board members, with specific provisions for staggered terms and initial terms for newly created boards. The changes take effect on November 3, 2026.

HB163 establishes Election Day as a holiday, modifies election dates, and changes terms for municipal and school board officials.

HB163 declares Election Day, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year, as a holiday in Alaska. It mandates that special elections must occur not sooner than 60 days after petition certification, and if no election is scheduled within 180 days, the governing body must order a special election. The bill also adjusts the terms of office for municipal mayors, school board members, and utility board members, with specific provisions for staggered terms and initial terms for newly created boards. The changes take effect on November 3, 2026.