House Judiciary Committee hears public testimony on child support and spending cap bills

The House Judiciary Committee convened on April 7, 2025, to address two significant pieces of legislation: House Bill 137 concerning Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) child support and House Bill 51, which proposes an appropriation limit spending cap.

During the meeting, public testimony was solicited for both bills, but no participants were present either in person or online to provide input. Following the closure of public testimony for both bills, Chair Representative Gray announced an amendment deadline set for April 11 at 5 PM for all three bills under discussion, including House Bill 97, which addresses organized theft and wage theft.

The committee's agenda also included a preview of upcoming meetings, with a focus on previously heard bills scheduled for Wednesday and a discussion on the history of trust and state law in Alaska set for Friday. This meeting highlighted the committee's ongoing efforts to engage the public in legislative processes, despite the lack of testimony on this occasion.