HB 338 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing the Alaska Work and Save Program for employees who do not have access to a qualified retirement savings plan at work; relating to the duties of the commissioner of labor and workforce development; and providing for an effective date.

HB 338 establishes the Alaska Work and Save Program, allowing employees without access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan to voluntarily contribute to retirement savings using their Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payments. The bill modifies the PFD application process to let eligible Alaskans direct $25-$100+ (in $50 increments) from their PFD toward the program, with automatic enrollment at a default contribution rate. The Department of Revenue will administer the program, handle contributions, and charge a 7% administrative fee (not deducted from PFD payments). This applies to all Alaska workers who earn compensation in the state and lack workplace retirement plans, using existing PFD funds rather than creating new government spending.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026
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Mia Costello
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