(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this chapter applies to a member of the legislature, to a legislative employee, and to public members of the committee. This chapter does not apply to
(1) a former member of the legislature or to a person formerly employed by the legislative branch of government unless a provision of this chapter specifically states that it applies;
(2) a person elected to the legislature who at the time of election is not a member of the legislature.
(b) The provisions of this chapter specifically supersede the provisions of the common law relating to legislative conflict of interest that may apply to a member of the legislature or a legislative employee. This chapter does not supersede or repeal provisions of the criminal laws of the state. This chapter does not exempt a person from applicable provisions of another law unless the law is expressly superseded or incompatibly inconsistent with the specific provisions of this chapter.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 24. Legislature and Lobbying
Chapter 60. Standards of Conduct
Article 1. Purpose and Applicability.
Sec. 24.60.010. Legislative findings and purpose.
Sec. 24.60.020. Applicability; relationship to common law and other laws.