Alaska Stat. § 36.30.180

Current through Chapter 3 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 36.30.180 - Purpose

The legislature finds that there exists in the state continuing high unemployment, underutilization of resident construction and supply firms, and high costs unfavorable to the welfare of Alaskans and to the economic health of the state. The purpose of bidder preference for resident firms when the state acts as a market participant is to encourage local industry, strengthen and stabilize the economy, decrease unemployment, and strengthen the tax and revenue base of the state.

AS 36.30.180