Alaska2026Passed Legislature
HB336
HB 336: Allowing Campaign Funds for Security Costs
Last scannedSep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes Alaska law to let candidates and political groups use campaign money to pay for security services that protect them, their staff, and family members.
What it does
- Amends state law to allow the use of campaign funds specifically for security-related expenses reasonably related to campaign activities or protecting specific people.
- Defines 'security-related expense' to include hiring guards, threat monitoring, buying equipment, cybersecurity costs, and securing a candidate's home if necessary for protection.
Who it affects
- Candidates running for office in Alaska
- Political groups holding campaign funds
- Campaign staff members of candidates or groups
- Family members of candidates or group members
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not list specific dollar limits on how much can be spent on security.
- Home security is only allowed if necessary for the protection of the candidate and members of their household.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Security-related expense
- Costs for hiring protective personnel, monitoring threats, buying security equipment, protecting data and cybersecurity, or securing a candidate's home if necessary.
- Campaign contributions
- Money held by a candidate or group that may be used to pay expenses related to the campaign or specific security needs.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION USES: SECURITY An Act relating to use of campaign funds; and providing for an effective date.
Official activity
Bill history
- (H) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS1685
- (H) STA, FIN1685
- (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1685