1997-05-11                     Senate Journal                      Page 1993
HB 241                                                                       
The Rules Committee considered 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.  Signing to calendar:  Senator            
Leman, Chair, Senators Duncan, Miller, Torgerson.                              
                                                                               
The bill is on todays calendar.