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AK HB90

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

William Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the 21 percent calculation method for determining income available for distribution from the Alaska Permanent Fund and replaces it with 5 percent of average market value for the preceding six fiscal years.

  • Changes permanent fund dividend distribution from an automatic corporation transfer to a discretionary legislative appropriation, capping dividends at up to $1,000 per eligible individual.

  • Modifies appropriations from the earnings reserve account, allowing the legislature to appropriate funds for dividend payments and general fund transfers rather than requiring automatic transfers by the corporation.

  • Allows the legislature to appropriate funds to offset inflation on the fund's principal, replacing the prior automatic transfer requirement.

  • Repeals AS 37.13.145(e) and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Permanent Fund Dividend; $1000 Dividend

Permanent Fund

Last Action

REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS

3/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/1/2023

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