This bill amends various sections of Alaska law concerning national criminal history record checks for employees of the Department of Revenue, eligibility for permanent fund dividends, and the confidentiality of information related to dividend applications. Notably, it introduces new provisions for obtaining national criminal history checks for employees involved in administering the permanent fund dividend program, requiring the submission of fingerprints to the Department of Public Safety. Additionally, the bill expands the criteria for allowable absences that maintain eligibility for permanent fund dividends, including specific educational breaks and training programs, while also clarifying the definition of "family member" and "uniformed service."

Furthermore, the bill enhances the confidentiality of permanent fund dividend application information, allowing for limited disclosures under specific circumstances, and establishes procedures for debt collection related to dividends. It mandates that the Department of Revenue provide electronic notice to individuals regarding any debt collection actions taken against their dividends. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0075A, AM HB 75, introduced 01/31/2025: 12.62.400, 39.90.210, 36.30.960, 12.62.160, 39.90.290, 43.23.008, 43.23.055, 43.23.011, 43.23.005, 43.23.048, 37.25.050, 25.27.010, 43.23.270, 43.23.130, 43.23.230, 43.23.110, 43.23.101, 43.23.140
HB0075B, AM CSHB 75(STA), introduced 02/28/2025: 12.62.400, 39.90.210, 36.30.960, 12.62.160, 39.90.290, 43.23.008, 43.23.055, 43.23.011, 43.23.005, 43.23.048, 37.25.050, 25.27.010, 43.23.270, 43.23.130, 43.23.230, 43.23.110, 43.23.101, 43.23.140