Rep. Olson bill would tax Permanent Fund dividends as budget stopgap

Representative Kurt Olson, a Soldotna Republican developed a plan to tax Permanent Fund dividends back in February. But he didn’t introduce it at the time, because he wanted to see how the debate over plans from Governor Bill Walker and others unfolded.
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Rep. Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna, at a House Majority press availability, Feb. 11, 2016. (Photo by Skip Gray, 360 North)But with less than two weeks left in the session, Olson – decided it was time for House Bill 376.
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