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 provisions for conducting national criminal history record checks for employees involved in administering the permanent fund dividend program, expanding the criteria for such checks to include suitability for this specific role. Additionally, the bill clarifies allowable absences for individuals seeking permanent fund dividends, including specific educational breaks and training programs, while also updating the terminology from "armed forces" to "uniformed services."

Furthermore, the bill enhances the notification process for debt collection on permanent fund dividends, requiring the department to inform both the court and the individual about any seizure of dividends due to court orders. It also establishes a timeline for when such debt collection actions can be initiated. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to streamline processes related to employee qualifications, dividend eligibility, and debt collection, ensuring clarity and efficiency in the administration of these programs.

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