Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2016-01-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2016-01-19 Senate Journal Page 1614 SB 147 SENATE BILL NO. 147 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility requirements of the Alaska senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date." 2016-01-19 Senate Journal Page 1615 was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Governor's transmittal letter dated January 18: Dear President Meyer: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill amending eligibility requirements for the Alaska senior benefits payment program. The bill proposes to add an additional qualifying criterion to the eligibility requirements for the senior benefits payment program. An individual must be either a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien under 8 United States Code 1641, in addition to meeting existing age, state residency, financial and program application criteria. This change would align the eligibility requirements of the Alaska senior benefits payment program with other public assistance programs and allow continued assistance to eligible seniors in a fiscally responsible manner. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor