3 prime sponsors are needed to submit the proposed initiative. The proposed bill must be submitted. The proposed initiative is submitted to the Lt. Governor. Governor verifies the 100 qualified voters, as well as the context of the bill to verify that it does not contain language that would obstruct the Alaska Constitution, or amend the constitution in any form. Once the application is certified, the Alaska Division of Election will prepare petition booklets for circulation.
Sponsors then collect signatures.
Division of Elections verifies the signatures and sees that they meet the requirements necessary to be placed on the ballot. Once certified, the ballot is placed on the up and coming election. While in the process of collecting signatures, no reporting is necessary if funds have been raised solely to finance the activity of collecting signatures. Any surplus funds after an initiative qualifies for the ballot must be reported. Ballot groups may accept contributions from individuals or persons without limitation.