1997-05-09                     Senate Journal                      Page 1930
HB 241                                                                       
Senator Sharp, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the               
Finance Committee referral be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 241 am                  
An Act relating to payment assistance for costs of residing in the             
Alaska Pioneers Home, and providing that certain income and assets             
of a resident shall be disregarded in determining payment assistance,          
including income from any source in an amount equal to at least                
$100, cash dividends and other income equal to at least $2,000                 
received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, a                      
permanent fund dividend, an amount for burial expenses of the                  
resident, the residents spouse and dependents of the resident, the             
primary residence of the residents spouse or a dependent of the                
resident, and other property equal to at least a total value of $5,000;        
and providing for an effective date.  Without objection, the bill was          
referred to the Rules Committee.