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AK SB170

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Scott Kawasaki

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Alaska longevity bonus program under AS 47.45.010-47.45.160 and removes all references to the program from state law.

  • Amends home energy conservation program income guidelines to exclude permanent fund dividends but no longer exclude Alaska longevity bonus payments from consideration.

  • Removes the longevity bonus program from the definition of "program" in the supplemental nutrition assistance program regulations.

  • Amends food stamp program requirements to comply with 7 U.S.C. 2011-2036d (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), implement categorical eligibility, and make eligible individuals with household income up to 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline regardless of asset value, effective July 1, 2025.

  • Repeals Section 4 of FSSLA 2007 and related amendments; most provisions take effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Extnd Sr Benefits; Repeal Longevity Bonus

State Aid

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

5/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/14/2024
Health & Social Services2/22/2024
Finance1/16/2024

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