NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON THE ALASKA EXEMPTIONS ACT IN THE REGULATIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Summary of proposed changes: The Department of Labor and Workforce Development proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 8 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with increases in certain 
exemption amounts under the Alaska Exemptions Act (AS 09.38), including the following:

   (1)   8 AAC 95.030 is proposed to be changed as required by AS 09.38.115 to increase the dollar 
amounts of the following exemptions under the Alaska Exemption Act AS 09.38) in response to changes 
in the Consumer Price Index:
a. the homestead exemption under AS 09.38.010(a) and AS 09.38.010(b), as implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(a);
b. the aggregate personal property exemption under AS 09.38.020(a), as implemented by 8 AAC 
95.030(b)(1);
c. the exemption for jewelry under AS 09.38.020(b), as implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(b)(2);
d. the exemption for implements, professional books, and tools of the trade under AS 09.38.020(c), as implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(b)(3);
e. the exemption for pets under AS 09.38.020(d), as implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(b)(4);
f.  the exemption for a motor vehicle under AS 09.30.020(e), as implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(b)(5);
g. the exemption for full value limitation for a motor vehicle set out in AS 09.30.020(e), as 
implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(b)(6);
h. the exemption for accrued dividends and loan values on life insurance and annuity contracts 
under AS 09.38.025(a), as implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(c);
i.  the exemptions for weekly net earnings under AS 09.38.030(a), as implemented by 8 AAC 
95.030(d)(1);
j.  the exemption for cash and other liquid assets under AS 09.38.030(b), as implemented by 8 AAC 
95.030(d)(2);
k. the exemption for weekly disposable earnings set out in AS 09.38.050(b), as implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(e)(1); and
l.  the maximum monthly exemption for cash and other liquid assets set out in AS 09.38.050(b), as 
implemented by 8 AAC 95.030(e)(2).

Written comments: You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs 
to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to 
Department of Labor & Workforce Development at P.O. Box 111149, Juneau, AK 99811-1149. 
Additionally, the Department of Labor & Workforce Development will accept comments by electronic mail at dolwd.regs@alaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link.

Written comment deadline: The written comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on August 
24, 2026.

Questions: You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to Becky Weimer at 
dolwd.regs@alaska.gov. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public 
comment period. The Department of Labor & Workforce Development will aggregate its response to 
substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online 
Public Notice System.

Public nature of comments and questions: Public comments and questions, once submitted, are public 
records and subject to disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. See AS 40.25.100 -
40.25.295. Do NOT include in your comments or questions any information that you do not want made 
public.

Accommodations: If you are a person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation in order 
to participate in this process, please contact Becky Weimer at dolwd.regs@alaska.gov not later than 
August 17, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided.

Obtaining copies of proposed regulations: A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on 
the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting Becky Weimer at dolwd.regs@alaska.gov.

Final version of regulations. After the public comment period ends, the Department of Labor & 
Workforce Development will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing 
with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the 
final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation.

Statutory authority: AS 09.38.115

Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 09.38.010; AS 09.38.020; AS 09.38.025; AS 09.38.030 AS 09.38.050; AS 09.38.115.

Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased 
appropriation.

How to receive further notices: The Department of Labor and Workforce Development keeps a list of 
individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically 
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regulation changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to the Department of 
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Date: 07/15/2026
Catherine Muñoz, Commissioner