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This bill makes several changes to Alaska state law regarding the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program and related employment procedures. The bill expands the definition of allowable absences for PFD eligibility, including new provisions for students on breaks from educational institutions, those in training programs, and members of uniformed services. It broadens the definition of "family member" and "uniformed service" for determining dividend eligibility. The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to conduct national criminal history record checks for employees administering the PFD program and modifies the process for debt collection on dividends by allowing electronic notice to recipients when a dividend is seized. Additionally, the bill updates notification procedures for dividend seizures, permitting electronic mail notifications and providing more detailed information about the seizure. These changes aim to clarify and modernize the administration of the Permanent Fund Dividend program, enhance employment screening, and improve communication with dividend recipients. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving state agencies time to implement the new requirements.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB75