Dunleavy says he won’t veto it, but wants a higher amount and calls for fourth special session
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On eve of Alaska special session’s end, PFD bills aren’t resolved
Lawmakers are discussing two bills: One that sets the amount of this year’s permanent fund dividend payout and another bill to set future PFDs.
Alaska House committee lowers proposed PFD amount to $1,100
Committee members said they don’t want to draw more than is outlined under a law that limits how much the state spends in permanent fund earnings each year.
Alaska Legislature meets for 3rd special session amid uncertainty over Permanent Fund dividends, budget gap
Gov. Mike Dunleavy repeated his call for the Legislature to pass constitutional amendments to put the Permanent Fund dividend in the state constitution and to lower the limit on how much the state government can spend each year. He also said he doesn’t think new taxes are necessary.