AK HB205

Allows a personal representative or successor to receive a permanent fund dividend if an individual dies after applying but before payment is made.

Permits a personal representative or successor to apply for and receive a dividend if a qualified individual dies during the application period without having applied.

Extends eligibility to individuals who received a dividend in the year immediately before the qualifying year, died during the qualifying year, and were an Alaska state resident for at least 180 days immediately before death, notwithstanding other eligibility requirements.

Allows applications for dividends to be filed by personal representatives or successors at any time before the end of the application period for the next dividend year.

Takes effect January 1, 2010.