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AK SB102

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 47.25.623(d) to modify payment procedures under the Alaska affordable heating program based on appropriation levels
  • When insufficient funding exists, the department shall suspend calculations for certain payment categories and pay all eligible individuals under one category on a pro rata basis during that fiscal year
  • Authorizes the department to establish prospective pro rata reductions in payment rates by regulation if appropriations may be insufficient, with authority to provide prorated payments thereafter
  • Allows the commissioner to expend excess appropriations from all sources (not exceeding total appropriations) to distribute additional assistance pro rata among recipients without regard to dollar value limits in the point formula
  • Applies these provisions only when the commissioner reasonably determines total appropriations may exceed the amount required to fully fund all applications for assistance

Legislative Description

Ak Affordable Heating Program Payments

State Aid

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

4/17/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules4/17/2011
Finance3/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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