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AK HB161

AK HB161
Civil Legal Services Fund


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Introduced
04/14/2023
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2024

Introduced Session

33rd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to increase the maximum percentage of Alaska Court System filing fees that the legislature can appropriate to the civil legal services fund from 10% to 25%. The fund provides funding to organizations that offer civil legal services to low-income individuals, defined as those with an income equal to or less than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for Alaska. The bill also prohibits organizations from using the funds to provide legal assistance for issues arising under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 02/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/33?Root=HB161 04/14/2023
BillText https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/33/Bills/HB0161B.PDF 02/15/2024
BillText https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/33/Bills/HB0161A.PDF 04/14/2023
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