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 procedures for debt collection related to these dividends. Notably, it introduces new provisions for conducting national criminal history record checks for employees and contractors involved in administering the permanent fund dividend program. The bill specifies that fingerprints must be submitted to the Department of Public Safety for these checks, ensuring that individuals are qualified and suitable for their roles.

Additionally, the bill expands the allowable absences for individuals seeking permanent fund dividends, including provisions for students on breaks from educational institutions and those attending vocational programs. It also updates the definition of "uniformed services" to encompass a broader range of military branches. Furthermore, the bill enhances the notification process for individuals whose dividends are subject to debt collection, requiring the department to inform both the court and the individual about the seizure of funds. 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
HB0075C, AM SCS CSHB 75(STA), introduced 05/12/2025: 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, 43.23.140
HB0075Z, AM Enrolled HB 75, introduced 05/16/2025: 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, 43.23.140