The Senate Finance Committee considered two bills on Monday that would set PFDs at a lower level than the roughly $2,500 Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed.
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Fourth special session ends quietly for Alaska Legislature
The Senate held just one regular floor session during the special session, on its first day, while the House held two regular floor sessions.
Dunleavy’s proposed $2,350 PFD scrutinized by lawmakers
State budget director Neil Steininger said the governor still wants the Legislature to pass the constitutional amendments he’s proposed, to enshrine the PFD in the state constitution and lower the state’s spending limit.
Gov. Dunleavy’s per diem veto over PFD situation raises concerns for Legislature
The Legislature passed a budget that included roughly $2 million to pay for the food and housing needs of lawmakers and their families attending the session. But Dunleavy said it doesn’t make sense for legislators to receive the money until they’ve taken more action on permanent fund dividends.