Wasilla legislator plans bill to restore dividend amount

Senator Mike Dunleavy of Wasilla plans to introduce legislation that would restore the portion of Alaska Permanent Fund dividends vetoed by Gov. Bill Walker.
Sen. Dunleavy says he hopes the issue gets immediate attention once the Legislature convenes in January. If it passes, Walker could veto it. But Dunleavy believes there could be sufficient support to override any veto.
Lawmakers earlier this year declined to hold a veto override session to consider reversing the cut.
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