In Alaska Stat. § 11.56.100 – 11.56.130, “benefit” has the meaning ascribed to it in Alaska Stat. § 11.81.900 but does not include

(1) political campaign contributions reported in accordance with Alaska Stat. Chapter 15.13 unless the contribution is made or received in exchange for an agreement to alter an elected official’s or candidate’s vote or position on a matter the elected official has, or the candidate on election would have, the authority to take official action on; in this paragraph, “official action” means advice, participation, or assistance, including, for example, a recommendation, decision, approval, disapproval, vote, or other similar action, including inaction;

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 11.56.130

  • action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(2) concurrence in official action in the cause of legitimate compromise between public servants; or
(3) support, including a vote, solicited by a public servant or offered by any person in an election.