Alaska Statutes.
Title 24. Legislature
Chapter 60. Standards of Conduct
Section 35. Protection of Whistle Blowers.
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AS 24.60.035. Protection of Whistle Blowers.

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.

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