On April 1, the Alaska Senate approved a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to create a dedicated fund for education spending. Currently, the Alaska Constitution prohibits dedicated funds for state revenue, but the proposed amendment would allow the Legislature to establish such a fund. The resolution passed with a 17-3 vote, surpassing the necessary two-thirds majority. If it also clears the House, it will be placed on the ballot for Alaska voters in the November general election. The fund would be financed through land transfers and legislative appropriations, with all contributions earmarked for public education. Sen. Lyman Hoffman (Democrat from Bethel) stated that this amendment could elevate education funding, addressing the financial struggles schools face, including multimillion-dollar deficits and declining enrollment. However, some legislators, including Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk, supported the bill, while others, like Sen. Robert Myers, raised concerns about limiting legislative flexibility in funding allocation. The last constitutional amendment approved by Alaska voters was in 2004.