A legislator or legislative employee may not, directly or indirectly, subject a person who reports to the committee or another government entity conduct the person reasonably believes is a violation of this chapter or another state law, to reprisal, harassment, or discrimination. A legislative employee who is discharged, disciplined, involuntarily transferred, or otherwise penalized by a legislator or another legislative employee in violation of this subsection may
(1) bring a complaint before the committee; and
(2) bring a separate civil action in the courts seeking damages, payment of back wages, reinstatement, or other relief.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 24. Legislature and Lobbying
Chapter 60. Standards of Conduct
Article 2. Standards of Conduct.
Sec. 24.60.030. Prohibited conduct and conflicts of interest.
Sec. 24.60.031. Restrictions on fund raising.
Sec. 24.60.033. Restrictions on employee candidacies.
Sec. 24.60.035. Protection of whistle blowers.
Sec. 24.60.037. Open meetings guidelines.
Sec. 24.60.039. Discrimination prohibited.
Sec. 24.60.040. Contracts or leases.
Sec. 24.60.050. State programs and loans.
Sec. 24.60.060. Confidential information.
Sec. 24.60.070. Disclosure of close economic associations.
Sec. 24.60.075. Compassionate gift exemption.
Sec. 24.60.085. Restrictions on earned income and honoraria.
Sec. 24.60.100. Representation.
Sec. 24.60.105. Deadlines for filing disclosures; requests to refrain from disclosure.