This bill amends various sections of Alaska law to establish new provisions regarding permanent fund dividends (PFDs) for individuals who owe child support. Notably, it introduces a new subsection in AS 11.51.120, stating that PFDs distributed to individuals in arrears for child support will be counted as child support payments. Additionally, the Department of Revenue will receive a list of individuals in arrears from the child support agency, and if an eligible individual has not applied for a PFD by March 31, the department will file an application on their behalf. The bill also specifies that any PFDs received through this process will not be subject to garnishment or claims by various state departments.

Further amendments include provisions that allow the department to presume eligibility for individuals who have previously qualified for a PFD and stipulate that the application and certification of residency for these individuals do not need to be personally signed. The bill also mandates that a percentage of the PFDs distributed under these new provisions be deducted for administrative costs. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the process for individuals owing child support to receive their PFDs while ensuring that these funds are protected from debt collection actions.

Statutes affected:
SB0012A, AM SB 12, introduced 01/10/2025: 11.51.120, 43.23.005, 25.27.020, 25.27.170, 25.27.025, 23.20.401, 25.27.165, 25.27.166, U.S.C, 25.27.060, 25.27.063, 47.07.025, 25.27.160, 25.27.220, 43.23.015, 43.23.130, 43.23.140, 43.23.150, 43.23.160, 43.23.170, 43.23.180, 43.23.190, 43.23.230
SB0012B, AM CSSB 12(JUD), introduced 03/14/2025: 11.51.120, 43.23.005, 25.27.020, 43.23.015, 43.23.130, 43.23.140, 43.23.150, 43.23.160, 43.23.170, 43.23.180, 43.23.190, 43.23.230