Car and boat title transfers, mortgage down payments, and workers comp: House and Senate pass several billsPublished: Mar. 7, 2024 at 10:14 PM AKSTANCHORAGE, Alaska - which supporters say streamlines the permitting process for Alaskans transferring vehicle ownership to beneficiaries when an owner dies.
The proposal would simplify a Department of Motor Vehicles form for cars, boats, and some mobile homes. Sponsors say there would be no additional state cost, since fees are proposed to make it a self-sustaining program. The bill is a continuation of the 2014 Uniform Real Property Transfer of Death Act that was unanimously passed by both the House and Senate.proposes increasing workers compensation rights and benefits passed in a 19-1 vote.
With Alaska having the county’s fourth highest workers compensation premiums, sponsors say updating 2005 regulations are necessary to more quickly provide workers access to medical benefits, while also more quickly preparing them to return to work. Supporters say the bill will adjust for inflation, which they blame for frequent coverage problems., which passed the House 39-1. The bill proposes lowering the Alaska House Finance Corporation’s 5% minimum mortgage down payment to a 3% minimum.
The Alaska Online Public Notice System is proposed as a freely available source to any Alaskan with access to the internet. Giessel argues there is a wider array of people who have access to the internet than those who subscribe to newspapers in an area.Copyright 2024 KTUU. All rights reserved.