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