A state lawmaker wants to amend rules for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend qualification in consideration of folks serving in the military.
House Rep. Eric Feige, R-Chickaloon, has sponsored legislation that if passed would exempt Armed Forces servicemen and women from some of the in-state residency criteria for the PFD.
A sponsor statement describes it thus:
Read the full text of House Bill 190 here.
Says Feige: "It is time to correct this injustice and allow Alaska residents who decide to join the military the opportunity to continue to receive their deserved Permanent Fund Dividend."