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AK HCR25
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Carl Gatto
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AI Summary
- Celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, which began in 1937 with the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act and expanded in 1950 with the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act
- Recognizes that since 1939, the program has contributed over $13 billion to state fish and wildlife agencies, representing the greatest single conservation effort in United States history
- Acknowledges the "user pay, public benefit" system funded by excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing, boating equipment, and related products collected by manufacturers and distributed through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Honors the cooperative partnership between hunters, anglers, boaters, recreational shooters, manufacturers, state fish and wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in restoring fish and wildlife populations nationwide
- Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Alaska's U.S. Senators and Representative, Safari Club International Alaska Chapter, and the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses Executive Council
Legislative Description
Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program
Animals
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
4/6/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules4/6/2012
Resources3/19/2012
Fisheries2/22/2012
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